Love-Without-Lust Poem

Oh, My Love!

Oh, my love, how far that we have come!
At times it seemed that life could be so rough,
And far too overwhelming, yet in some
Enchanting way instead it’s not enough
To live a lifetime once with you! I need
At least a hundred thousand more! Indeed,
There simply are not words enough to say
The way my heart and soul long for your own;
To hold you in my arms again today -
Sweet agony! For all the love you’ve shown
To this unworthy mortal at your side,
I’m humbled and in awe that you’re my bride!

To wake up every morning and to see
That face that still inspires me to write
My verses, and attempt to somehow be
The one you want to stay with, day and night!
The shape of you, your scent, your touch, your voice -
I long to make you never rue your choice!
A daunting task for anyone, because
You know, or should by now, that you deserve
The very best of everything life does
Proffer! If I could this moment preserve,
To have, to hold and replay all through time,
I’d never lack for inspiration’s rhyme!

(It’s finally done! I doubted I could write
A verse without a bawdy twist or spin,
Especially when, so very late at night,
I watch you sleep, and lust starts creeping in!)