I felt love flowering on your skin,
pushing through fear and anguish.
I saw love flowers sprout up to your chin,
insecurities and  pain banished.

I saw petals of "forever"
and petals of "after".
I saw no thorns, as ever,
just glimpses of laughter.

I felt love buds opening all around;  
and our hearts pumped spring through our veins.
Our souls were the fertile ground,
and your smile was the nurturing rain.