Forever Yours Poem by Elizabeth Shield

With the dawning of each day,
as rays caress each tender leaf,
secure in your embrace, am I.

You lift me up, and, when there is nothing
to soothe, you are always enough.
The relentless pounding of waves,
upon the sandy shoreline, could not wear away
your love for me.

Each day, I seek your face - you are brighter
than the sun - and you are never far away.
We walk together, you and I,
down this winding trail of life.
And I abide in you, and you are
my light in the dark.

This is unconditional. This is irrevocable.
As I am undeserving, you are unrelenting,
in your love for me. And you make me,
better than I could ever otherwise be;
a masterpiece.

What is love other than this?
You are warmer than heat,
stronger than strength, and closer
than my own heart to me.
Without you I am nothing;
weakness itself.

I do not lack,
when you are with me. I neither
hunger nor thirst. You give me
every good thing.

A candle flame flickers, but you have
never wavered. Like a strong tower,
protecting and watching over, are
you to me.

When the wind blows, and
the seas are stormy, I see you.
And I am not afraid of what
is to come. When you are here,
terrible things become beautiful.

What is life without your presence?
I am directionless and undone. You are
the air I breathe, you are
my daily bread. So essential to me,
I cannot be without you.

Through the long days, in drought,
in war, in famine, in sickness
and in health. You sustain me
and living is such a joy.
I tell everyone I know.

And dusk, when it comes,
will be welcome. Even then,
I am yours - held in your arms.