When we first met your perfect skin
felt smooth to my slow touch.
I know now that was one small reason
why I loved so much.

When we first kissed your long black tresses
almost touched the ground.
Another small joy making you so nice
to be around.

When we first loved your agile body
intertwined with mine.
To feel as if we both were one
was truly quite divine.

The day we wed we smiled and laughed
and danced the night away.
It was without doubt in my life
the truly perfect day.

All that was many years ago.
Our youth has long since faded.
Skin is wrinkled, bodies stiff,
with innocence now jaded.

Together we lie still at night,
our bodies both supine.
You on your side of the bed
as I lie quiet on mine.

Now with eyes closed holding hands
we let our souls embrace.
And as it was when we first loved
our bed is a heavenly place.