You’ve overwhelmed me

With the passion of this moment.

Even though I don’t know where you are

I sense your blessed presence

In each bright and sparkling star.

I can smell you in spring breezes

And feel your life in bitter cold

I sense your spirit in summer sunshine

And by fall, I hope you’ll know.

That I’ve loved you since our childhood …

Since I first thought of such things,

Like life, like love, like companionship,

Like shining diamond rings.