Where are you

         When I was cold, you were there to keep me warm
         When I fell, you were there to pick me up
         When I was alone, you came to me
         When I was scared, you comforted me
         When I needed you, you were there

         When you were cold, I did not notice
         When you fell, I did not catch you
         When you were alone, I was not around
         When you were scared, I did not seem to care
         When you needed me, I was not there

         Now I am cold, where are you
         Now I have fallen, where are you
         Now I am alone, where are you
         Now I am scared, where are you
         Now I need you, where are you
         Now I remember, I pushed you away

         I almost lost my wife, please don't let the same thing
      happen to you. Spend more time with her, talk to her.
      Even if you have do not have the time, or have nothing
      to say. Try to notice her, compliment her, be there for
      her. Stand behind her, even if you don't agree.



      The Fire
                                                      December 5, 1997

         I have neglected the fire that was once our love.  I hope that
      it is not dead.  Please search your heart, there must be, there
      has to be a spark left.  Look very hard, it is probably very dim
      and dieing.
         I want to help, but I have fallen from your heart.  I can not
      find my way back.  Please help me.  I do not want for that spark
      to die.  You see that spark is my life.
         I'm sure that together we can care for this spark.  And one
      day before we know it, it will be a raging fire again.  A fire
      that if not neglected will rage on forever.
         Do you remember the heat from this fire?  Do you want to feel
      it's heat again?  I know that I do.  I've never felt anything like
      it before.  I long for the day when we can feel it again.
         I have not given up on us or that fire, I never will.  I will
      not lose you.  And you have not, nor will you lose me, ever.
         So please search your heart.  Please tell me our love is not
      dead.


         It may be too late for us, but it does not have to be for you
      also.  Please heed my warning.  Spend more time with each other.
      Do not through your love away.  Love is very special and not to be
      taken lightly.  But it takes two to make it work.  Do not let the
      flame die.

      In memory of the flame that was once our love.