I was thinking about him today and wrote this. Please feel free to leave feedback or comments.

You told me "I've had some issues"
That is perfectly fine with me. It has no effect on the man I see.

When I interact with you, the connection feels so deep. I often think to myself "This is a man I would like to keep".

Although we both have fears to face, there are no skeletons left to hide, for we both have made it very clear that by honesty, we will abide.

I do not want to pressure you, or make you run and hide. But when I think about my future, it is YOU I want by my side.

if he has been honest with you, and told you he has had some issues, THEN LISTEN... they are most likely still around, will come back, either later in the relationship or when he gets out, take things slow.. someone will probably give you a more sensitive post, but i cant help being to the point honest. sorry.

I think it's lovely. Send it.

Originally Posted by FreakLikeMe

if he has been honest with you, and told you he has had some issues, THEN LISTEN... they are most likely still around, will come back, either later in the relationship or when he gets out, take things slow.. someone will probably give you a more sensitive post, but i cant help being to the point honest. sorry.

No need to be sorry. I have listened and am aware of what his issues were. I can handle it Thanks for your advice, I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Texanwriter

I think it's lovely. Send it.

Thank you, Texan. I will send it out tomorrow. I hope he likes it!

I really like that, and it's really sweet! I'd send it

Waratah and Wattle - 1905
(Henry Lawson 1867-1922)

Though poor and in trouble I wander alone,
With a rebel ****ade in my hat;
Though friends may desert me, and kindred disown,
My country will never do that!
You may sing of the Shamrock, the Thistle, and Rose,
Or the three in a bunch if you will;
But I know of a country that gathered all those,
And I love the great land where the Waratah grows,
And the Wattle bough blooms on the hill.

Australia! Australia! so fair to behold
While the blue sky is arching above;
The stranger should never have need to be told,
That the Wattle-bloom means that her heart is of gold,
And the Waratah red blood of love.

Australia! Australia! most beautiful name,
Most kindly and bountiful land;
I would die every death that might save her from shame,
If a black cloud should rise on the strand;
But whatever the quarrel, whoever her foes,
Let them come! Let them come when they will!
Though the struggle be grim, 'tis Australia that knows,
That her children shall fight while the Waratah grows,
And the Wattle blooms out on the hill.

For those who might be nonplussed:

Waratah is both a flower and a sportsman:
waratahone.jpgwaratahtwo.jpg
The connection is obvious.
But wattle means only one thing:
wattle.jpg

Originally Posted by Sammybee

I really like that, and it's really sweet! I'd send it

Thank you, Sammy. I FINALLY got the courage to send it today. I was too afraid to up until today when I got another letter from him. The things he said gave me the courage to send it. I really hope he likes it!

Originally Posted by Silas Sydenham

Waratah and Wattle - 1905
(Henry Lawson 1867-1922)

Though poor and in trouble I wander alone,
With a rebel ****ade in my hat;
Though friends may desert me, and kindred disown,
My country will never do that!
You may sing of the Shamrock, the Thistle, and Rose,
Or the three in a bunch if you will;
But I know of a country that gathered all those,
And I love the great land where the Waratah grows,
And the Wattle bough blooms on the hill.

Australia! Australia! so fair to behold
While the blue sky is arching above;
The stranger should never have need to be told,
That the Wattle-bloom means that her heart is of gold,
And the Waratah red blood of love.

Australia! Australia! most beautiful name,
Most kindly and bountiful land;
I would die every death that might save her from shame,
If a black cloud should rise on the strand;
But whatever the quarrel, whoever her foes,
Let them come! Let them come when they will!
Though the struggle be grim, 'tis Australia that knows,
That her children shall fight while the Waratah grows,
And the Wattle blooms out on the hill.

Beautiful, Silas. Thank you for sharing!

Originally Posted by Silas Sydenham

For those who might be nonplussed:

Waratah is both a flower and a sportsman:
waratahone.jpgwaratahtwo.jpg
The connection is obvious.
But wattle means only one thing:
wattle.jpg

LMAO@ "nonplussed"!!! I LOVE IT!