Michal was his name, ( pronounced Me-kale)

was well known and respected,

he was on top of his game,

to Maria he was certainly attracted…..

Had known each other a long time,

her family thought the world of him,

had been with her dad on a mountain climb,

Maria and Michal had a lot in common…..

Saw a younger version of her dad in Michal,

but she was listless and bothered,

here was a union that couldn’t fail,

wasn’t sure what she wanted,

Michal was patient and understanding,

was caring and keen to wait,

he was kind and endearing,

willing to abide for whatever it takes…..

Many a women offered their hand,

and their hearts he set alight,

Maria knew he was a fine man,

she just couldn’t think right…..

Something was holding her back,

she missed talking with her mother,

her mum had the knack,

and knew her like no other…..

Spent alot of time with Michal,

dining trips and being together on the farm,

Michal was a gentleman and pal,

he had charisma and charm…..

They communicated where it mattered,

came from the same background,

though he didnt make her heart flutter,

their union would be very sound…..

She wondered what other options were there,

knew she’s no spring chicken,

didnt want to grow old with the bed bare,

Michal was a fine option she reckon…..

In the deep recess of her heart and mind,

saw an image of someone she didnt know,

who dosen’t have a dollar or dime,

and read books with nursery rhymes…..

Had only spoken two words to her,

lives in a cabin with no phone or power,

dont even know his name,

bathes in a river instead of a shower…..

She asked why is he on my mind,

what is happening to my heart,

we’er only met two times,

and we come from worlds apart…..

She reasoned correctly this is not right,

push this strange old man away,

put him far away from my sight,

Plan with Michal for a better day…..

This was the proper and best thing to do,

but there were no convictions in her words,

If only that mountain would give a glue,

she wanted to fly away with the birds…..

She knew where the answers laid,

her father had told her many times,

those words of wisdom that he said,

we all have mountains to climb………………….to be continued…………….