Wave after wave, crests
with each ascension, descension
Gathering at some unknown point
traveling to its unknown destination
Love’s waves ebb and flow
an ocean of emotions
The seas are, at times, calm
at times, filled with commotion
I don’t know where love began
Don’t know from where it came
I do know it’s lasted
I know its embers and its flame
Years of traveling, long distances
The straight, narrow, direct courses
Curved, with twists and turns as well
Across byways and bridges
At times, I am in love
At times, I dearly love you
I may not always be in love
But know my love is true
My love for you never ends
Disputes and wrongs have no effect
Love has no conditions
It has no concern for defects
You’ve woven your spirit into mine
I know and feel your aches
I know what makes you happy
Know every laugh and heartbreak
My heart is always full and at peace
Your love leaves me in no doubt
I feel the support and constancy
Your love’s depths, in plenty and in drought
I never fear your love
I fear its absence from my soul
Losing you would ruin me
My heaven would turn into Sheol
Don’t ever leave me alone
without you in this life
My longing for you would never cease
Until we reunite in heaven as husband and wife