If I captured every star in the night sky and harnessed their brilliance.
Even on the darkest and most beautiful of moonlit nights.
They would appear tarnished and dull when compared to your eyes.
For your eyes alone could outshine the brightest of beacons.
If I presented you with the most vibrant and reddest of all roses.
From the most majestic of all the creators gardens.
Its petals would appear dull and lusterless when placed beside your lips.
For your lips are the deepest and most vibrant of all reds.
If an artists brush painted the most breathtaking sunset that any eyes could behold.
And captured them for eternity on canvas, for the whole world to see.
Its colours would diminish when compared to the radiance of your smile.
For your smile alone could illuminate the darkest of nights.
If I closed my eyes and imagined the most romantic, secluded glade.
Abundant with the most exquisite array of flowers found anywhere on Gods earth.
Their perfumed aromas would fade when confronted with your beauty.
For your beauty, my love, encompasses all others.
And if I opened my aching arms and held you gently against my chest.
The sound of your tender heart beating, steadily, in tune with mine.
Would put the most melodious of Heavens angels to shame.
For your heart contains, the tenderest of emotions, to rival any symphony.
In your arms every dream I ever dreamt becomes reality,
For you my darling are the sweetest and bravest of all Gods angels.
The sacrifices and heartache you endure for me tear constantly at my heart.
And yet, despite all this, you love me above and beyond all else.
I offer you all that I am and all that I have.
There is no sacrifice, to great, that I wouldn't make for you.
I would shield you from all harm, forsaking my life to keep you safe.
And with my last breath proclaim, to the world, my undying love for you.
You are mine, now and forever, because He has decreed it.
©Susan Cummins 4/11/98
