All The Years

(for BJ)

Of all the years that we have been together,
there cannot be a single one in doubt,
… but, one thing is sure, the one we’re in
right now, is best of all; my life bears out:
there is a truth, by centuries well worn,
that every man a woman will reform.

© 2011 John Anstie

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