We Did Bind Always, Eternity And This Life To Now (Italian Sonnet) Poem by Gert Strydom

(in answer to Philip Larkin)

Marriage and your love was a Godly sign
and you in my life is more than just grace,
life together is more than a trysting-place,
your sincere true love is something divine.

Your lips, heart, soul and spirit meet mine,
nothing in heaven and earth can this erase.
I know every aspect of your body and face,
with inner light you glow, like a saint shine.

On a yesterday years ago we swore to a vow
where all of this was sincere and not just talk,
where with you, a vivid angel that is wingless,
I did bind always, eternity and this life to now,
for a binding kiss you did into my arms walk,
while thrice we asked God to this union bless.

[Poet's note:"Is it for now or for always" by Philip Larkin.
As I view this poem to be very important I am quoting Philip Larkin's poem right here:

"Is it for now or for always" by Philip Larkin

"Is it for now or for always,
The world hangs on a stalk?
Is it a trick or a trysting-place,
The woods we have found to walk?

Is it a mirage or a miracle,
Your lips that lift at mine:
And the suns like a juggler's
Juggling-balls,
Are they a sham or a sign?

"Shine out, my sudden angel, "
Break fear with breast and brow,
I take you now and for always,
For always is always now."]