And the Star Also Rises

I see you smile
Whispering gentle words
While you hold my hand

Sky of dark velvet
Alive in a stream of stars
Bright and luminous

In argent you glow
A Seraph of Eventide
My heart aches for you.

I see you here
Lovely under the starlight
My best love and truth

I see red velvet
I feel scarlet satin sheets
Scent of roses

Inside my pouch
I carry one small diamond
Banded in gold

I take your small hand
Trembling as I hold it's warmth
I have lost my voice.

I force my voice to speak
I declare for you my love.
I cherish you most.

My life is forfeit
If only to see you a while
And know your love well.

I bring forth the ring.
A humble token I give
Of my affection.

My love, I dare speak
Of such cherished devotion
That I feel for you.

Become my love now
my mate until stars rain down
Love is eternal.

A tear escapes you
You say nothing when you see
The small band of gold.

You gasp in sheer awe
I stand stoic before you
Awaiting your words.

You hold out your hand.
The band slips onto one talon
And you are now mine.

I am now yours, Love.
My heart is always now.
Truly, I am whole.

You are beside me.
I am with you for all time.
Let the stars rain down.

This night begins anew
Something precious between us
A new life and love.

Far Venus Ascends
As our love knows the heavens
And the Star also Rises.

-Fini