I Love You

I love you with a permanence
That endures the passing years

I love you with a joyfulness
That subdues all doubts and fears

I love you with an honesty
That was born within my heart

I love you with the calm belief
That we will never part

I love you with a confidence
No earthly force can sever

I love you with the certainty
That I’ll cherish you forever

I love you with the humbleness
Of one who has been blessed

I love you with the reverence
Of all that word suggests

I love you with a fervor
That time cannot reverse

I love you with the truest love
That poets put to verse