I love you, you sweet soft, you sparkle, what, who, you are, this precious present wrapped in curls and small fingers and toes and laughter and imagination.

I love you, you solemn soul, the deep shine smile, the warm hug, the tough tender little man dreamer.

I love you, you curious, twitching explorer, protector, defender.

I love you, you beauty-seeker, life-eater, singer, writer, insatiable, needy flower-butterfly.

I love you, you oak, you joking, simplifying, striving, still, strong, quiet, fiercely loyal, faithful loving lover.

I love being part of you, as wanderer, seeker, hopeful, empty-full wife, mother.