HEAR ME MY LOVE

The aura of your being shines upon me
as I stand in awe before you now
strenuously looking deeply
into your loving eyes
gathering strength, courage to address you
your compassionate look, warm smile
encourage me to speak
with voice low and gentle
my words slowly leaving my lips
as I start to pledge
my love, my life to you
this you have known all along
yet now in front of you
feeling the warmth of your breath
upon flushed cheek
in person must I relate
my deepest desire
my sincere true love for you
love that has been kindled
into a pillar of fire
burning fiercely internally
my torch for you never to expire
the shield of the flame of love
protect, surround, envelope you
with everlasting caring, gentle love
thrusting aside winds of danger
as we thread the path of life
in blessed unison together.

Herbert Holzbauer
© April 2002

Midi: "O Soave Feniculla"
(La Boheme)
Composer: Giacoma Puccini