a trickle did course
along its trace
no surging torrent
in its place

as love blossomed
into full bloom
the river did gain
in it's volume

burgeoning waters
spilled o'er it's banks
with a brimming
lapping at it's flanks

as the years matured
the rivers of love
took a lasting bend

into a wealthy rapport
the twosome
did beautifully blend

love's chorus sings in the river's gush
a sustaining refrain so very lush

their tributaries coalescing for a lifetime
journeying love's waters so sublime