Three years ago, two guy’s met and united into an agreement and became gay lovers. Both of them live their private lives as “in the closet bisexuals.”

As the months went on, they developed a strong bond and emotional feeling that climaxed to a love and a never-ending relationship.

Anthony and Travis are two black males almost the same height and weight. If you could spend one day around them you would understand why I gave them the tile The Fourth of July that did not End.

Anthony’s mother knows about his lover and his closeted lifestyle, and Travis has yet to let his parents know about his secret lifestyle for fear of his father broadcasting his sexuality around the city. The only reason Anthony’s mother knows Anthony is gay is because she caught him and his lover in full action in the basement.

Now, when the two of them get together it’s like they cling to each other instantly. It’s almost like a positive and negative magnet’s attraction. From holding each other, kissing, and caressing in each other’s presence 85 % of the day, seven days a week, you’d think they’d eventually get enough of each other. We’re talking about mad love here.

In my interview with these two gentlemen, I asked them what makes their relationship spark and stay vivacious. The both of them replied saying, “We have been through a lot and stood by each other through good times and bad times, but most of all, knowing that the other would be there to pick the other up if they should fall, this makes the relationship stronger. No they’re not married, but they did engrave part of their vowels mentally and physically in their heart and soul. This engraving was: I will cherish you, and we will be there for each other through the good and the bad times.

I notice, during the interview, when the two look at each other, they began to get teary eyed as their memory went back and recalled the past and what they went through. They smiled when the spoke about how they made it through the hard times, but through it all they remained a couple.

We are living in a world that dictates, and sets the standards on which a couple should live as in male and female. Who are we to put a label or standards one the circle of love? How should one live, male or female, and dictate who they should or can love? Love is a powerful tool. Use it well. Watch, grow, learn and never let anyone control who you can or should love. Keep your wick sparkling, and never let the flame die out.