Elise Valmorbida - Villanelle for my valentineOld love, I thought I'd never see...

Villanelle for my valentineOld love, I thought I'd never see the timebecause of all we've done and often saidwhen I'd be yours, my dear, and you'd be mine. And what relief to soften, and resignthe battle of the heart over the head. Old love, I thought I'd never see the timewhen qualms and cold feet that could undermineall we've held out for, dissipate insteadnow that I'm yours, my dear and you are mine.I'm still amazed how our two lives alignthe two of us! A pair! Take it as read, old love, I thought I'd never see the timeThe tangle of our jumpers in the line, the battle for the blankets in our bedconfirm that I am yours, and you are mine. So then, this is my pledge, my valentine: my hand's in yours for all that lies ahead. Oh love, there's never been a better timenow that I'm yours, and finally, you're mine.