A Wigwam for a Goose's Bridle

Love is waking

in the morning

hoping you slept well.

Love is choosing

tea because it

reminds me of you.

Love is feeling

happy because

I have you.

Love is knowing

peace, as I lie

in your arms.

Love is caring

so much

it hurts.

Love is working

towards improvement

to make you proud.

Love is having

fears but discarding

them as unfounded.

Love is praying

gratefully for

the blessing you are.

Love is hoping

beyond my

wildest dreams.

Love is sleeping

deeply because

I am safe.

Love is laughing

with joy

from the inside.

Love is smiling

for no reason

at all.

Love is singing

loudly

in the car.

Love is seeing

beauty in

everyday life.

Love is dancing

as though

we are alone.

Love is kissing

you tenderly

and passionately.

Love is making

an extra effort

to bring you joy.

Love is talking

on the phone

to hear your voice.

Love is smelling

your scent

in your absence.

Love is planning

the rest of my life

around us.

Love is writing

poetry when I

should be working.

Love is baking

and cooking

to care for you.

Love is walking

with my hand

in yours.

Love is crying

with you

when it hurts.

Love is missing

your touch,

your eyes.

Love is wanting

your way

before mine.

Love is looking

past flaws

to see beauty.

Love is sharing

in all things

at all times.

Love is trying

to remember

each little moment.

Love is trusting

you implicitly,

without reserve.

Love is touching

your skin

and feeling the spark.

Love is waiting

impatiently

to see you again.

Love is loving

with all my heart

for all eternity.