Once I Have Loved
I wrote this in 1980 about relationships with various people I had known.
Once I Have Loved
By Sharon L. Bratcher
When into my being a deep love grows,
It is rooted, firmly to stay
With sequoia-like roots in my heart;
Once I have loved, love does not go away.
The color or classification may
Change, all according to care.
No death, once already blossomed.
Once I have loved, love will always be there.
Students and friends from so many years back–
All, prayers of my life in their day–
Upon fond rememberance are loved, for
Once I have loved, love will not go away.
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