I once had a love,
Beautiful as can be,
A simple Island girl
Simply named Kathy.
Our love was pure and true;
I never knew such joy could be,
But I wasn't good enough,
So she took our kid and left me.
I am older now,
Wiser than I was then.
I may not look the same,
But I'm better than that young man.
I don't have much to give,
But a heart cloven in two,
Beating strong and craving still
A companion just like you.
The regret I bear is mine to keep;
Nothing will make it go away.
Love has left a wound so deep
It reminds me every day:
If true love is what I seek,
To give my best in every way,
From the time I rise until I sleep,
So I know you'll stay.
The road behind is only mine,
But the one ahead is ours.
Our love will age like a fine wine
And blossom just like flowers.
I stand here, heart in hand,
With lessons earned and faith anew,
Ready to be your good man
And build a love for me and you.