A gift of a rose from one to another
A pact of love, support and comfort
Devotion given, acceptance assured
Love... universally known
True in form, rarest still
But known well, within your arms.

To you, my love
For you, my life
My rock, my partner, my confidant
It doesn't seem that we've been
together so long
When each touch of your hand
and press of your lips
seem like the first time.

The way you smile,
The dimples, the grin,
The flash of blue eyes,
Bring an answering smile.

The tickle of your beard
the heat of your kiss
The gentle warmth of your arms
hugging me close.

All these things and more
Are reminders of what I have
So precious, so sweet
Your love.


This rose is for you, my love.