My Love For You

My love for you with time will only grow; A rose to bloom so beautiful and rare. To rise as one above the earth below, Both strengthened by the moments that we share. Let these words be my soul’s most fervent prayer. My heart – within your heart – as seed I sow So deeper roots for years will come to bear. My love for you with time will only grow. So when, in time, the winter winds come blow Then even in our season of despair We’ll find a blossom pushing through the snow; A rose to bloom so beautiful and rare. And as the summer breeze stirs changing air I’ll be with you throughout its shifting flow Like wings, we’ll beat together as a pair To rise as one above the earth below Our melody of love will overflow Much louder than just words alone declare Our hearts entuned to beat in stereo, Both strengthened by the moments that we share. I’ll love you like I have no time to spare Today (or with a lifetime left to go) Let all of me reflect the way I care So when you read these words again, you’ll know My love for you. 6/25/22 Written for L. Milton Hankins' A RONDEAU REDOUBLE POEM Poetry Contest