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How I have waited for you, my love
Since the day I saw you
a laughing girl with blackberry juice staining her fingers
I knew, God meant us to wed.
You were always meant to be my dearest love
from the moment my hand touched yours.
The night was starry when I met you there
The water sang to both of us of a world unto ourselves
Our vows stood between us, an eternal ring cinching us close
And I lay you down in the woods.
Here under our tree
Where I called you friend, confessed my love
Now
I call you my wife, and claim you as mine.
The other half of my heart
Found inside of you.
When you sing I hear my future in your voice
The melody is the laughter of the children we will have
And I know you are home.
For Marie Belmont, on our wedding day 1035 Anno Domini