Once we were just friends
Though it seems so long ago
Our laughter was contagious
Our happiness on overflow.

Once we were great lovers
Our passion rivaled the gods
We reveled in our differences
And loved against all odds.

Once we were excellent partners
Our base was absolute trust
Our disagreements vanished quickly
Our mutual respect transcended lust.

Now two children later
Our differences have sprung anew
We both keep one eye open
In hopes of a better view.

Despite it all one memory remains
And constantly does offend
We were so very happy once
Once when we were just friends.