Guard against the true melding of our minds
when life’s journey does alteration find
that impedes each one’s separate peace
as we hasten to add now each to each.
True togetherness needs separation
since joining nourishes our equation.
For each one’s strength adds a double measure
as treasuring difference adds pleasure.
We thus seek to refine each self through time–
striving to differ but be of one mind.
For each has faults the other might amend,
erasing these flaws while remaining friends.
Our commitment will in time stronger grow
as we continue to cope with life’s flows.