When the Going Gets Rough

When I came here,
I didn't expect to be captivated
The way you captivate me.
In truth, I didn't expect
To find love at all.

You were a great surprise.
You sparkle brighter
Than any other star in the sky.
You immediately caught my attention,
And for that, I am thankful.

When the going gets rough,
Remember: You are always on my mind.
You have stolen my heart,
And I will always be yours.

When the going gets rough,
We cannot give up.
We must remember,
That the struggle now
Is just an obstacle
That will make us stronger
In the end.

Things will not always be pleasant.
Loneliness will tug at our hearts.
It will pull us away
From the closeness we feel now.

We will grow weary
And tire of the struggle.
We will misunderstand each other
On the phone,
And tensions will run high.

We will want to throw in the towel,
But we must remember,
When the going gets rough,
There is a force stronger
Than our insecurity.

That force is love.
And no distance,
Is great enough,
To sever a bond,
That is truly there.

I am writing this for you,
My dear, My Love,
For when the going gets rough,
And you feel the river running dry,
You will have a fresh well
To drink from, and renew
The springs of life
That you know are there.

Read this, My Love,
When you need encouragement.
Breathe it and cherish it,
As your lungs do,
The air in which you breathe.

The road must not end
When the going gets rough...