My Dearest Beloved

My Dearest Beloved, My Heart, My Soul...

Upon the promise of a moon-lit night,
Beneath the swaying petals of a young lotus tree
The reflection of a sea of stars
Shines brightly upon the River of Dreams.
I wait for you, my Dear-Heart, a precious soul…
The mingling scent of the night-blooming water lily and
Sakura blossoms casting an illusion of ethereal elegance.
Your brilliant eyes open the door to this light, yet…
In the darkness of this lilac hue,
My moon-swayed heart trembles
As your rose-red lips gently embrace my own…
We stand beneath the ancient Sakura Tree now;
Its children’s seeds dancing around us, kissing my blossoming cheek
As you embrace me lovingly…
Now you’ve stolen away from me my heart, my soul,
My very being—but you are the betrothed of my heart.

And as we peer upon the cloudless night,
Fireflies dancing in the lily-petal snow, the promise
Of a kiss, our only vow….

For my dearest Bea....