At Morning, Noon and Night

I love…
…that although we spend the majority of our time apart you are vibrantly and consistently alive in my thoughts and feelings. Where ever I go you travel with me in my heart and mind.

From “To Mary” by English poet John Clare
I sleep with thee
And wake with thee
And yet thou art not there;
I fill my arms
with thoughts of thee
And press the common air.
Thy eyes are gazing upon mine
When thou art out of sight;
My lips are always
Touching thine
At morning,
Noon,
And night

The Same Sounds

I love…
…being at home when it rains and hearing thunder knowing that just a few miles away you’re hearing the same sounds of the storm where you live.

Origin Unknown – Writer Anonymous
Before you,
I saw the same
sea, sky and hills
and didn’t know
you lived and breathed
on this sweet planet.
But now,
having met and loved you,
I cannot walk this earth
knowing you
are where I am not.

The Book Your Soul is Writing

I love…
…that you send me an email most nights just before heading go to bed. Knowing you fall asleep with fresh thoughts of me to start dreaming with expresses your love in a way words alone can not express.

American playwright, screenwriter and novelist Marsha Norman
Dreams
are
illustrations
from
the
book
your
soul
is
writing
about
you.

Most Important Thing

I love…
…the calm look in your face and the growing peace around you.  It easy to see that you enjoy life more than you ever have.  That magic rubs off on others including me.

By Morris Schwartz (subject of the book “Tuesdays with Morrie”)
The most
important thing
in life
is to
learn how
to give
out love,
and to
let it
come in.

The Shadow of Your Arms

I love…
…to hear you hum or sing along like you do sometimes when you’re listening to music. I am glad you aren’t shy and are comfortable doing it around me.

From “Love Song” By Mary Carolyn Davies
There is a strong wall
about me to protect me:
It is built of the words
you have said to me.

There are swords
about me to keep me safe:
They are the kisses
of your lips.

Before me goes a shield
to guard me from harm:
It is the shadow
of your arms
between me and danger.

Whatever You Wish For

I love…
…after being apart how our eyes lock on each other when we first come into one another’s view.

From title song to Disney’s original “Cinderella”
A dream
Is a wish
Your heart makes
When you’re fast asleep.
In dreams
You lose your Heartaches
Whatever you wish for,
You keep.

Painted Blind

I love…
…how much you like nature and being outside.  Whether taking a walk, being by a lake, sitting on the patio or playing miniature golf I enjoy being outdoors with you.

From “Mid-Summer Night’s Dream” by Shakespeare
Love looks
Not with the eyes,
But with the mind,
And therefore
Is winged Cupid
Painted blind.