Love is not a commodity
it has no shelf-life
not any merchandise
to be consumed
and cast aside

love is the imperishable
like the sea overflowing
the eternal earth and the endless sky

the most noble invisible
the  universe encompassing entire
the sublime that will never die

ah,  my beloved
my most blessed
the dream we've built
will forever survive-

time will take its stride
but we'll heed not-
come, in fullness of heart
come, come, my beloved
  draw nigh, I'm waiting
lean tenderly on me
oh,  I'm swooning
tarry not--this is the hour-
gladden me- do draw nigh!