tHIS love
Twinkle of the midnight stars
Candlelight, the smallest flame
Brightened up the sunless days,
Vibrant with Him near me.
Plain things turned to simple beauty,
Bland routine, a familiar flow of life.
Dull, frequent places made a home.
Ordinary made original.
A flirting grin, a daring stare, a giggle uncontrolled,
Laughter seen in expressions abundant
Sonorous and unrestrained, resonant and unquiet,
Joy felt through a tug and tease
The freshest breath of air,
Fuel to a lively fire
A compass through the world
Someone to admire
Racing mind is set at ease
Calming boisterous storms within
Safe and stable in his arms
Still with whisper and touch on skin
Dark corners of the soul explored
Away the haunting thoughts were chased
Sleepless nights are pacified
By sweet love that he has placed
Insecurities, doubts, and loneliness
Like lurking shadows of the past
Faced with love and tender heart
Disappear the shadows, fast
Restored, made whole, renewed, set free
All of the above,
Mirrors no longer an enemy
But a place to find she who he loves
He loves the woman full of strength
With grace and patience true
Loving with all her depth and length
With attitude kind and new
Determined, witty, wonderful
The things he loves so well
Her happy, healthy, hearty soul,
A place he made to dwell
A change that only love permits,
Desire to be his treasured wealth
But what his love has taught me best
Was how to view and love myself.