Courage

It takes courage to love
To hold on to another.

Hold fast my love,
From our union we will come
Greatness into glory.

You are like a butterfly
Still hiding in its chrysalis
Your wings will unfurl soon.

You worked to hard to let it die,
And still have time to be brave.
We will be the brilliant shades
Of crimson, gold, and white

Of blue and forest green,
I will protect you, my love.

And together we will learn.
What it means to love,
One day at a time.