To The Man Who Has My Heart
(On the occasion of your 40th birthday)
by Cynthia English
To the man who has my heart
Who long ago – or was it only yesterday
Took my hand – and my heart
And intertwined them with his own
The warmth of held hands – and hearts
Illuminate every moment of this life
Because of you
You, with your hazel eyes and crooked smile
Come here
Come here and let me love you
Oh, my darling, my philosopher king
Poet for the ages
To those invited and willing to hear
Your winsome words of wisdom
You see beauty in the slow, steady work of creating
You see beauty in ashes others pretend are not there
You resurrect truth long since forgotten
And make it matter again
Through the might of your conviction
And the expression of your art
Humble servant, steady and strong in character & charm
You captivate me
With your beautiful mind
And the way you quietly live an extraordinary life
To the man who has my heart
On the occasion of your 40th birthday
Stop
Stop and take this in
You are exceptional
As father and husband
As thinker and creator
You are adored
You are beloved
Yours is a life well-lived
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