I love you with a permanence
that endures the passing years.
i love you with a joyfulness
that subdues all doubts and fears.
i love you with an honesty
that was born within my heart.
i love you with the calm belief
that we will never part.
i love you with a confidence
no earthly force can sever.
i love you with the certainty
that i’ll cherish you forever.
i love you with the humbleness
of one who has been blessed.
i love you with the reverence
of all that word suggests.
i love you with a fervor
that time cannot reverse.
i love you with the truest love
that poets put to verse.
- j.e. deegan -