Back in my wild and misspent youth,

I was just another punk kid who thought he knew it all

while actually knowing nothing.

I though women were to be used at my pleasure,

to add their numbers at my leisure.

Then I met Carol.

A lady who was twice my age, married with children,

but she wanted me.

My thoughts were on how she could serve

and service me as she did.

She showed me how good a blow job could be,

introduced me to all the wonders of sex.

What I didn't realize, the teachings she was giving me

were respect, patience and confidence.

She showed the proper way to make love to a woman,

to listen with my heart as well as my ears,

to hear what was not being said as well as what was.

I found the majesty in women and how to truly make love,

to play the beautiful instrument that was her body.

Looking back, I was not as kind to her as I should have been,

I hurt her and was never to say how sorry I was.

I thank her now for her gifts and for being so special to me.