Thou art the mistress of my heart br I like it not when we’re apart. br I glory in thy company. br Without thee then my life would be br devoid of purpose or intent. br Know thou my love is permanent. br I know full well thou lovest me. br ‘Tis plain for all the world to see. br We walk together hand in hand br thy slightest wish is my command br We are well marched and close attached. br Like two nestlings from one egg hatched br Where thou art there I will be br I will not leave thee willingly br br Though death will come, a certainty br for each of us separately br as he has often done before. br We do not fear him anymore br Although we know one must be left br alone grief stricken and bereft br But only temporarily br true love will last eternally. br We know that death is not the end br and on that knowledge we depend. br To give us strength to bear the pain. br Until the time we meet again br and reunite a severed soul. br Two halves will blend to make one whole, br br br http: blog.my space.compoeticpiersbr br ivor or ivor.