Beside the Lake

The Northern shore below the mount

has seen its share of history -

from war-born vessels on their tack

sailing towards victory -

Sails made way for steaming ships

Steamers went to Gas -

The Hackers and Chris Crafts emerged

'til they made way for Fiberglass -

So many memories of our youths

Collectively we all came through

We loved, We lived, We shed a tear

and some have even perished here -

So I sit here, where once before

this bench had held oh, so much more -

my love and comfort, and embrace -

which held your smiling, glowing face -

I want to make more memories

For this Lake holds half my heart -

And having you there once before

made something special, really start -

All of my fear, soon disappears -

and smiling I am calm of heart

for we have made our own stake

in love besides that lovely lake.