Joy, Peace, and Happiness

There is a certain stillness

In the silence of the night

When my thoughts grow quiet,

My heart pauses,

And my thoughts turn to you, 

And I am filled with joy.

For even on those nights 

When I am alone, 

I feel the touch of your hand 

Against my face,

And the warmth of your lips on mine,

And I am filled with peace.

And though I’ve mentioned this before, 

It bears repeating,

That even in the most crowded of rooms,

Whether by your brilliant smile

That warms the frosty branches 

Of the barren trees in winter, 

Or by the sound of your voice 

That calms the leaves that tremble 

After a summer storm,

I can find you,

And this brings me happiness.

Although my love overflows

With abundance,

And does not expect anything in return,

It is not the kind of love 

That binds nor ties.

For love is not meant to encumber,

But rather to give you the freedom

To spread your wings and fly.

And so to you, 

Whom I have chosen to enter 

Into the sacred space of my heart,

I give the gift

Of my patience,

My trust,

My forgiveness,

And my honesty,

Only the best parts of myself 

That are yours for the keeping.

For with my gift to you,

There are no expectations

Or conditions.

Only the exultation

Of the joy, peace, and happiness

That I feel when in your presence.