Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Shedding grace on the profane

Ma cherie amor
Gift of love, bestowed by God, whatever He may be,
Upon disheveled, unkempt fool, bereaved, afraid, lonely;

Cut away the withered fronds that sap root of its life
Renew the growth that comes within; I learn this from my wife;

Thirty-two the count of years you've held earthly domain;
By standing here beside me you shed grace on the profane;

Joyeux anniversaire, ma belle femme