The Tenth Year

My eyes gaze upon the

Delightful and complex creature that you are.

Strong body, bright eyes,

A mind of wonderous imaginings.

Loving in unexpected ways,

And sharp all over.

You bring me to my knees

In pleading and loss.

You lift me higher than I

Deserve to go.

I wait helplessly by your side

As you change into a person

I love more than my own life.

In the quiet moments, I gaze at you without your knowing. I see the eternity of God

Stretching and unfolding before us.