my lover, my bride

my lover, my bride
the jewels which adorn you
no one could ever buy
the fragrance of your virtue
permeates my soul
your love is the sun
which brightens my day
your embrace is the moon
which soothes me into rest

come, my love
for now and evermore
let us venture into the world
sleep at some wayside inn,
be lulled by ocean’s waves
let’s look for wildflowers in bloom,
california poppies in orange hues
eat, drink, play records all day,
then rise early and listen to the birds sing
and minute by minute
hour by hour,
i’ll give myself to you

to this and many more
happiest of birthdays
my lover, my bride