in another time and place - another then
you planned a dreaming, a pleasing
that destiny might weave your lives together
for much is required of hope, of intention

in another time and place - another now
you planned this joy, this sharing
that circumstance might weave your living
for much is required of love, of commitment

in another time and place - another tomorrow
you planned your future, your happy story
that you might weave your happiness
for much is required of respect, of compassion

now in this present time and place
all is yours to promise and to celebrate