It's when you smile
With a genuine smile;
Not a laughter within
An obscure smirk

That when you write
"I love you"
I see your blood
Inked with eternal warmth;
The life that lives willfully
Abides by each letter of love.

And when I say the same,
I hear your heart's rhythm,
Full of eager wishes;
I could read them all too soon.

Now I see you kneeling down
Submissive as my hand -
As if it has my heart -
You softly take it down
And gently fit a ring

A ring of covenant
That bonds a lifetime oath
That we would both fulfill
Because we do
marry,
Merrily, we do.