I'd never seen flowers that don't fade
Elastic hearts that don't break
Books that have never been read
Affairs sailing smooth and not wreck

Hadn't come across leaves that don't fall
persons completely worthy of my trust
someone who gets my esteems tall
exposed wrought irons that never rust

Had never known hazel eyes without tears
romance surviving without chemistry
valuable experience without years
findings of passion without mystery

Had never seen Angels out of paradise
or spoken of beauty like I speak of your eyes