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 New love and young love have many advocates. The sublime qualities 
      of long standing passion are less discussed. Willing speaks to the joys 
      and
 pleasures of relationships that last. This is not a song about the 
      exciting first sparks of passion, but rather, about the intense heat that 
      only a fire that burns a long time with substantial fuel can produce.
 
 Have a listen.             
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 may not be as 
      youngmay not be as strong
 but I’ve never been so willing
 may not 
      be the one
 propelled by urgency every moment
 darling if we take the 
      time
 savouring the known sublime
 you know it will be 
      thrilling
 you know it will be thrilling
 
 privilege the new
 it’s 
      what we’re taught to do
 credit where it’s due
 is how I want to be 
      with you
 I can trade-in, I can lay-by
 taking every chance that comes 
      by
 there might be a few!
 I can learn to be a keeper
 of the 
      wilder and the deeper
 and embrace the two
 yeah
 
 may not be as 
      young
 may not be as strong
 but I’ve never been so willing
 may not 
      be the one
 propelled by urgency every moment
 darling if we take the 
      time
 savouring the known sublime
 you know it will be 
      thrilling
 you know it will be thrilling
 you know it will be 
      thrilling
 
 who sets limits to
 the ways that I can be with 
      you
 this is bold and true
 and we’ve learned a thing or two (about 
      each other)
 there is danger in assuming
 that a fire is less 
      consuming
 when it is not new
 ‘ cause a mutual decision
 or 
      spontaneous ignition
 can be passion’s cue
 © vicki 
      bennett/mary heath 2005   
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