Know that Storms Will Come
Young and invincible I heard the tales
Of mid-life crisis and relationship dips
Never thought it would happen to me
Must be talking about someone else
As time went on and kids left home
The nest was empty for the first time
Work and stress and baggage compressed
Came out of the closet to haunt us
Know that storms of life are sure to happen
No matter how strong are the pilings
Tsunami waves and hurricane winds
Pound every foundation and structure
Relationships dip some crash and burn
Depends on pilings and a willingness to learn
Can Humpty Dumpty be put together again
It’s up to you to decide
When storms come as you know they will
Is it easier to relearn on a new unknown model
Or overhaul the relationship you already have
We kept the one we already had!
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
