I Have Fallen in Love (With The Same Woman Three Times)

I have fallen in love
With the same woman three times
In a day spanning 19 years
Of tearful joys and joyful tears.

I loved her first when she was young
Enchanting and vibrant, eternally new
She was brilliant, fragrant
And cool as the morning dew.

I fell in love with her the second time
When first she bore her child and mine
Always by my side, the source of my strength
Helping to turn the tide.

But there were candles to burn
The world was my concern
While our home was her domain
And the people were mine
While the children were hers to maintain.

So it was in those 18 years and a day
'Till I was detained; forced in prison to stay

Suddenly she's our sole support
Source of comfort
Our wellspring of Hope
On her shoulders felt the burden of Life.

I fell in love again
With the same woman the third time
Looming from the battle
Her courage will never fade.

Amidst the hardships she has remained
Undaunted and unafraid
She is calm and composed
She is God's lovely maid.