From Alexis
Be my strength,
and I will be the same for you.
Like a mirror, I will reflect
the love you so freely give.
Like the infinite circles
that ripple forth in the water
pierced by a stone,
I will radiate the happiness
you bring to my soul.
In times of darkness
I will cling to the memories
of our unity
and provide you with inner visions
of this same bond to be your faith ...
In times of sorrow,
I will be your comfort and
divide your grief
by sharing it ...
In times of joy,
I will rejoice in our love
and encompass you with every
tenderness.
Together or apart, I will
cherish everything about you
with all my heart.
Be my strength,
and I will be the same
for you.
—Karen Jessie
She Walks in Beauty
—Lord Byron
She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impair'd the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent!
This Is My Holiday Promise of Love to You...
Our Love Can Last Forever
If We Both Want It To
I want to have a lasting relationship
with you
I know that this will mean that
we both must work hard
to please each other
to help each other
to be fair and honest with each other
to accept each other as we really are
We both must work hard
to keep our individuality
yet also become one with each other
to remain strong and supportive of each other
in adverse times as well as in good times
to be exciting and interesting
to ourselves and to each other
We both must work hard
to always consider each other
the most important person in the world
to always consider love
the most important emotion
that we can feel
to always consider our relationship
the most serious and significant
union of two people
Even though it may not always be easy
to have a lasting relationship
working hard is very easy
when the results can be
the beauty of a loving and lasting
us
I love you
—Poem by Susan Polis Schutz