by Gary Jacobson

I love thee,

to the heart and breadth of thee.

You mean everything to me,

from hallowed spiritual essence,

to shining good sense.

Thine presentation leaves me breathless.

From the cadence of thine beating heart to mine,

shimmering pools of light

shining in eyes divine,

I see an angel before me,

beautiful,

deeply spiritual,

heaven sent so fine,

filling mine cup to overflowing

with hearty strawberry wine.

My love flows

so intense,

spectrum of highs to lows

so tense,

along the road to love

with menace paved,

making love

seem depraved.

Life and love

full of humbly contrite penance,

fills the air

with fine incense.

The warmth of thine laughter

gives mine heart wings,

flinging caution to the air

with hope inspired cheer

giving love springs.

My soul sings because of thee dear,

songs like a bell ring

your love lifts me high and higher