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ETERNAL WIFE 

Every feeling within me aches
Every drive; what ‘er it takes
To win your love, your faith, your trust
Before this body
Again is dust
 
Every thought and every deed
Every movement, every need
I focus on just one soul
To bring me peace
To make me whole
 
Every moment, every day
Every word I ever say
Every thing I ever do
Is a drive to bring me
Near to you
 
Every dream I ever dreamed
Every plan I ever schemed
Every vision I’ve had of life
Features you
My darling wife
 

  Rod Jones 22/4/96