a rose blooms in her heart
to see him standing there
and his eyes see this
change within her
upon her face
with the glorious smile
she gives to him
around her his arms hold tight
a fierce, protective love
raging within him
right down to his toes
how was it possible
that she be the one
it didn’t matter anymore
for now wherever she goes
that is home for him
for whenever she speaks
it is music to his hungry ears
when she moves
it makes his heart ache
and when she cries
it stabs him in the chest
she is forever for him
and he hopes that rose
that blossoms for him alone
will do so for all time

© Johanna Fugitt 2017