We cradle the precious things

and place them carefully upon our lap

the miracle of newness is like a sacred prayer

it is hands raised high and heads bowed low

yet always in that moment eyes opened wider

we marvel and bask in the wonder of it all

it is a full moon in a hungry sky

hope’s whisper of a million questions

before the answers will ever reach our lips

a blooming garden at our feet

a child’s hand clutching ours

yet still we walk too fast

as time brushes by.

for worse or for better,
those are the words ill say after I walk down the aisle to you,
those are the words that feel oddly new,
I've liked people here and there,
but you're the only one who seems to really care,

"I love you" is a phrase I rarely display ,
but for you, I would proudly scream and shout it out any day,
it's in your voice, it's in your hair,
my cherishing for you is always and everywhere,

it sounds cringe and corny yes I know,
but I'm never going to be ready to let you go,
you're in my head, stuck like glue,
in my heart, through and through.

I cling to you like the sand clings to the sea,
hoping you will continue to love me,
trying to believe that the words you say are true,
but I never really will and its nothing to do with you.

I adore you like the stars adore the night,
knowing that the next day they will fade into the light,
I cherish you ever so greatly,
but I always doubt it in my mind faintly,

I love you like the moon loves earth,
revolving everything around you,
constantly orbiting, admiring the view.

We must carry great faith in our young writers,
I must carry great faith in me,
Carry great faith in he, they, she,
Who?
Those who will inherit the art we cherish,
Keep it close, stringing together what emotions were lost,
We know the real cost.

I remember that night
oh so clearly
our bodies so close
as I led you in a dance
your attire
matched you perfectly
so different in a sea of conformity
your smile lit up the room
I only had eyes on you
your quirky personality shined through
I remember that night
oh so clearly
I cherish the memory
and hold it close to my heart
as a smile erupts on my face
and a flush creeps on my cheeks

You’re no toy
to be played with
You’re no tool
To be used
You’re of value
The prize to be cherished
The woman to be love
Know your worth
Know you’re deserving
Not only of love, but of trust
Stay with me, leave me
Either choice please remember
Remember the love I’ve given
Remember the manner I cherish
Remember so that all other to come
Love as I loved
Cherished as I’ve cherished
Know this or more is your worth