To Laura, on Our Anniversary of 23 Wondrous Years

Twenty three years past,
You took my soul into yours,
Holding it lovingly close,
Making it a part of you.

You were joined with me and I, with you.

Still so we remain,
From beginning till now,
eternally,I, flowing through you,
You, flowing through me.

Together, absolute.

Whether separated by miles of earth and space, or
Closely holding each other in love's deepest passion,
Always, ceaselessly, delight enamors my quintessence,
Touch or thought causing me to quiver inside and out.

Everlastingly.


by Rodney Alan Crater
Copyright ©2006 Rodney Alan Crater