"Your Gift for Now"

Upon the handmade handkerchief
A single kiss I see
Within its snow white threads kept safe
A single tear for me.

There too a single lock of hair
Wrapped in a ribbon blue
These precious gifts that I hold here
Each one has come from you.

Your soft, sweet fragrance lingers here
Caught in your golden threads
Its memory still lingers soft
And sings within my head.

I could not wish a greater gift
That you are free to share
Because each item comes from you
They prove that you are there.

So here today you are with me
My lips your kiss has touched
I've touched again your golden hair
I love you very much.

Now I can hold you to my heart
And stroke your golden hair
My tear can sleep in threads so soft
Because I know you care.

My own, beloved, love of mine
Your gift has touched my heart
The tick of time can't take them back
Or pull us now apart.