i love our early morning
the quiet of dawn
watching you emerge from shadows
teasing you from sleep
as your eyes slowly open
i realize the other world
that enamors mine

my exuberance for you
early morning passion
you never deny nor scold
as i pull you to me
let you drift back
then, stealing you from dreams
i burn my lips to yours

the day only robs me of you

i love our candlelit nights
drained of passion
amidst hypnotic flickering shadows
i thank God for you
my joy in the sunrise, sunset
my faith in eternity
the infrangible part of me

the day only robs me of you


         Fergus Falls   96
         for Laurie