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Rod
Member

since 1999-12-08

Posts 149
Auckland New Zealand

0 posted 2007-02-14 02:10 AM

For my Fiancee Margaret...who is to become my wife in 10 days time.

I want you to be happy, but I seem to make you cry,
For a little teardrop glistens in the corner of your eye.
In the softness of its waters I see how you truly feel,
As in the corner of your heart, I humbly bow... and kneel.

I am silent, I am lowly, I am totally in awe
I am witnessing a miracle I’ve never seen before.
And here, within this hallowed place, my eyes begin to chart
The power and the splendour of a Christian woman’s heart.

I can see the damaged tissue that was once so scarred and bruised
Where the daggers of betrayal left you bleeding and abused.
Where the mirrors of your infancy, once burnished bright as gold
Lay tarnished with the images of broken dreams of old.

I can see the mighty firestones where the flames of childbirth blazed
And the plaques of dedication, for the years when they were raised.
I can see the shield of valour, for your courage, and your stand
In the face of their adversity......... and death’s precocious hand.

There’s a limpid pool of crystal where your wishing coins were cast
There is one for every sentimental moment of your past.
They are made of gold and silver, but of copper there are some
With gentlest kiss, I make a wish......... for all that’s yet to come.

There’s the haunting, muffled drumbeat of your pulsing heart so dear
It is calling to its soulmate... it is music to my ear.
There’s a glowing warmth surrounding me, it speaks of truth above
Of beauty, art and poetry, and soft eternal love.

Rising upward, as a mountain, is your solid Rock of faith
It is shining opalescent like a gleaming silver wraith.
And it carries every burden, every sorrow, seen or heard
For on its face is carved the promise of the living Word.

Then it dawns upon me slowly, and it makes me shudder so
For I recognise the beauty of this iridescent glow!
I have seen it in your laughter, I have felt it through your sighs,
It’s the heart of your foundation... and it’s right there... in your eyes!

I have seen a thousand sunsets and their dappled, painted skies
In the dawn I’ve seen the colours of the pheasant on the rise.
Though I’ve seen the summer’s glory in the flowers and the trees;
Your eyes exceed by far indeed the total sum of these.
I am deeply moved and humbled by my presence in this place
Just to know you, just to love you, just to look upon your face.
And I’d like to make my home here, that we never more shall part.
In this glorious cathedral... that is called your woman’s heart.

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
Member Ascendant

since 2000-01-29

Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia

1 posted 2007-02-14 04:15 AM

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!! you both are going to be soooo happy together! Congratulations on your pending nuptials I'm sure your life will be blessed.. this was a wonderful write

RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2007-02-14 09:06 PM

And you have gifted her with this,
right?

Congratulations on the pending nuptials...

and I hope in 50 years, when PiP is still strong, that you will be here, to have
reposted this love song, for the 50th
anniversary date.

My best to the both of you.

sewasham
Senior Member

since 2006-09-11

Posts 714
Oklahoma, USA

3 posted 2007-02-14 11:09 PM

Well if this doesn't capture her heart I don't know what would. Great write Rod and best wishes to the two of you. Take care and Have fun. Steve

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