Hanging on to the rickety gate
We stood there almost innate
Lost for words 'n a perplexed stare
Wondering what brought us there
Introduced by common friends
We tried to join our live's ends
Minutes turned to moments in a jiffy
Leaving us both feeling a tad bit dizzy
It was as if I'd known you forever
Sharing secrets 'n living together
Patiently you listened to me jabber away
Conventional questions shot my way
N'er thought we'd be more than friends
It took us time but we learnt the bends
Years ago to our fates we grudgingly resigned
Yet our lives have always been entwined
Surviving life's steep curves with a smile
Together chugging slowly along every mile
With hurt and loneliness by our side
N'er parting 'cos of the feelings inside
Transcending from a sweet boy to a man
Loving, caring, with heart of a gentleman
Undeterred love 'n trust for me is all I see
Same as before, yet increasing as I foresee
What little time we've had together
Has made me love you more than ever
Our togetherness is what I treasure
A belongingness none can ever measure
Despite distractions of worldly charm
Its you who kept me safe from harm
All I believe is that time answers all
If its meant to be time'll remove the wall
Years 'n people have come 'n gone longYet our love has withheld us strong
Impatiently awaiting the beautiful day
When we won't have to part our way
Guess we'll have to wait quite awhile
Before we ever get to walk the aisle
Its been 23 years since that fateful day
Yet you still preserve my soul in every way
