If this be love then let it ere be remembered

If this be love then let it ere be remembered
If this be love may it cease to fade away
Throughout the morning to the darkening of evening light
May it shine forth with all it's might

May it not be quick in motion
But slow and steady on
May it wrap all in its arms
And embrace in humility

May all desires be for those around
Seeking what's best for all
Bearing all things towards such a hope
That longs to share

No sign of selfish affliction
Twill be its inscription
Such a love that would burst
The most brightly beating of hearts

A love that shines through
All troubles and trials ahead
That takes joy in all things
Whether light or heavy to bear

So may this love (so rare)
Ever be
With great sincerity

If this ere be love
May it so be in every way
That shines through the shadows
That sorrow one through the day

And give one hope
That will carry them
Through all the journeys ahead

So shall its course be guide
With no inhibitions to hide
Yet steady and true
Shall it remain

Giving beyond
What scarce can be imagined
That its passion
May be seen
Through all with whom
It hath been

So shall this be love
Love ever lasting
Never passing
But enduring
Through all
Of life ahead
Into eternity

-Joshua Lee Foist