Sonnet No 1

Memories are many, my heart is full Of gladness for the love I've found in you Love that we manifested and forged true. You are quite a man, both strong and gentle. Our love is envied by watchful lovers And mysterious to all except us. We steadfast run the course of love and thus You are my all in one that life offered --- But if the veil of death covers me first And the air of separation grows cold And redundant things provide no recourse Go and seek love again, as I've foretold. It's better that you live well and be free To love once more than be shackled to me.