I had a great love but where did I put it!
Found the right guy but it took a big hit
I was told I had to move four states away
I was too young so I couldn't stay
I thought he had it, I could see it in him
That was my old boyfriend, his name was Jim
But I had to say bye, I had to go
Just when my love was starting to grow
He was moving north, to a college dorm
I had to move south, my heart in a storm
Ten hours by car for a young heart to yearn
I knew such a distance was a big concern
He had his new life, I had to say bye
He didn't agree and he asked me Why?
We talked and talked, there was nothing to do
I had cried for two days as I thought it through
A long distance love would never survive
How could we keep teenage love alive
He would have new friends, half of them girls
In his eyes would they become beautiful pearls?
I had to go, I had no choice
So I said good bye with quivering voice
I had a great love but where did I put it!
In someone nice but I still had to quit
Now three years later where did I put it!
Into my sun, moon and stars is where it fits
He is my friend, love and husband, my Bob
It's how life worked to find it, my heart throb
Darlene Walsh
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/where-did-i-put-it/
