Between_words

Between the Words

�I love you too� is what you usually say.
But I wish sometimes you�d ask what I
mean when I whisper those words.
So often said by many, but seldom
taken to heart.
3 brief words in just as many syllables.
Yet so much of me lives in the spaces between.

I love you...
...when the wine is bitter and the ink on
love letters begins to fade
...when that romantic serenade is but
a faint echo in the distance
...when the flattering flicker of candles
dims in morning�s light
...when time makes each breath a struggle
and the next uncertain
...when the world withdraws its approval
of you, still you reign here in my heart.

I love you...
...here and now exactly as you are
accepting changes as they come
...as I lie in bed fighting sleep
for just another moment to think of you
...when I crave the salty-sweet taste of passion,
desire will always lead me only to you.
...just when I think this love has reached a summit,
you inspire me to new heights
...every prayer I send up has a wish for you-
safety, serenity and love as glorious as mine
is for you.

I love you...
...patiently, unselfishly and unfailingly,
expecting nothing in return
the way it was created to be
...I would share with you all I have and
risk a thousand times more
...enough to be hope�s last champion,
slayer of the most persistent doubt
...enough to go the distance for love�s sake,
from here to heaven�s gate,
to the place where time begins and ends
...on my knees without pride,
mind, body and soul opened wide.

Now and always-
have no doubt it will never change.
If you listen between the words, you�ll
hear all this and so much more every
time I say �I love you.�

RLT �2001

Between the Words