I don't ever want to see that shining smile
Fade from your glowing, radiant cheeks.
No cares should ever take away such happiness
From a lady who has known the dragon's breath-
Kisses with such fire, yet softest touch of lips
Burn deepest passion to the roots of souls.
Yet touch so tender of the deepest love
In every movement: watchful, caring, dear;
Too rich, too powerful for mortal hearts to move.
But for your love, eternal, I will ever give
What little worth I have to you to prove
That I am true to you in thought and deed:
Sincere in action, honour, spirit, dreams -
And worthy of your richest, purest love.
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