If ever we tarry apart a spell
Because circumstance conspired with fate
Remember all our days for your heart's sake;
Remember and wear a little smile.
Keep it as one would a given token
Until in flesh we unite once again.

Our union is stronger than we -
Measuring twofold -
And moves in the world.
Prithee, therefore -
Take it on with me.

You can no more catch the sun
Than I can command the rain
Yet love is an experience
Worthy of anguish for gain.

How they stop us dead
With a look of shame -
Not knowing that what
We have is from God.
Love's mystery,
Who can fully explain?
They would prefer to hate
Without a thought.

I am your enthusiasm
That helps you learn a new thing.
I am your hand mirror
Beholding you on a bright morning.
I am your sandals
That caress your soft soles.
I am a whispered prayer
Hanging while you doze.
I am your blanket
Keeping you warm at night.
I am your luck that flies by day
To make things go right.
I am the one in your life
Who stays near and keeps you -
If only you knew.

My heart is an empty jardiniere
Receptive to flowers and affection.
By your wayward glances, I could swear
There is a festering attraction
But speak up bravely; be not passive
And may we start a journey called love.

On waves of midnight blue –
  We shoved off in the boat –
It mattered not where to –
  Anywhere at a casual knot.

We entered a world of darkness
  None but us could see –
One of two black firmaments
  Distinguished by a cool breeze

And then – cradled by whitecaps –
  We kissed – we were comfortable.
That the hour was so late
  Was inconsequential.

Sealed with a kiss –
Our union is a circle;
Love, Laughter, Friendship
In motion centripetal.

Our union is a circle;
That ring of passion
In motion centripetal
Is neverending.

That ring of passion
Given unto us in prayer
Is neverending –
One vow, Two hearts.

Given unto us in prayer:
Love, Laughter, Friendship –
One vow, Two hearts –
Sealed with a kiss.

Last night remains a scent
  Remembered at slow length –
Drawn from the air, lingering about –
  A secret kept under my breath.

The union of your soft lips
  Upon mine – warm and precious –
Mixed with your fingertips
  Touching my arms were luxurious.

Your flirting, like your words, stumbled –
  Became nervous on cue.
Your eyes – brown like truffles –
  Were delicious to my view.

Yes, above all else, your eyes
  Are what I remember.
Let me kiss your eyes shut tonight