Love Is A Dance of Promises
by Michael Doyle

To weave the fabric of lasting bonds
To feel first love and move beyond
It is a path that is a kind of worship
Making us into a resilient relationship

Losing you would be to die without dying
The tears ripping me apart without crying
The weight of your soul is felt in your walk
This late hour holds this as more than talk

Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no matter what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot

We make again commitments of loving trust
Knowing no other way than we simply must
Knowing that communication begins with respect
Promising in the good and bad, we won't neglect

Truth is the cornerstone of our loving intimacy
We promise to embrace the depths of vulnerability
Honesty is embraced without fear as our currency
The bridge between us is lived in our integrity

Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no-matter-what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot

Cultivated compassion becomes a promised tapestry
Tending to each other's wounds, we are sanctuary
Unwavering, we seed our garden with needed kindness
Promising understanding light instead of blindness

We prioritize growth for each other and loved together
Nurturing passion and making our shared dreams better
Each obstacle and challenge is another opportunity
Lived as stepping stones that will bring stronger unity

Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no-matter-what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot

We promise to cherish the small moments that we weave
Each a part of the tapestry shared as we believe
Shoulder to shoulder, we stand strong in our solidarity
Holding hands in times of joy and sorrow's soul sincerity

But most of all, we promise to choose love every single day
In life's ebb and flow, we promise to live love in every way
Letting each other's love always be our best guiding lights
Leading us through our best days and in our darkest nights

Five promises that will help us to thrive
Five promises that will help our love survive
I will be here for you in the no-matter-what
We will remind each other if ever we've forgot

(c) August 26, 2024   Michael Doyle
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