The First Woman I Ever Loved

Your smile was the first thing I saw that night.
In your gaze and embrace, it was love at first sight.
I could feel your caring from the moment we touched.
It was hard to believe that I could be loved so much.

From that day forward, you influenced my life.
You stood by my side through joy and through strife.
You taught me to be the man I am today.
Your loving example guided my way.

And as I grew older and courted my wife,
You steadfastly remained the first love of my life.
And though I love her in a way pure and true,
I am overjoyed at loving both her and you.

You see, my love, my friend, my mother,
Where love is concerned, first love is like no other.
But can one really compare one love to another?
There's no need to compare if I can love like my mother.

For Loretta, from Bill