Bursting forth from the frozen tundra
Flower begins to reach toward the sun
Growing from the bulb planted in warmth
Filled in the nutrients of a giving earth

Quiet peace flows from the vision
Of the petals, pure, true and new
Love most perfect, real and forever
Beautiful blossom of most soft petals

Dearest Joddy,

I love how you love me. I love that you inspire me to create such beautiful words. Even in such beauty, I cannot begin to express the fullness of the love I feel for you and from you. You are indeed my rising blossom, my soft petal, my present and true love, my one and only.

Yours,
Steve