Simple Things

Simple things

A touch, an embrace, a kiss

Her head on my chest as she sleeps

Her arm across my midriff

Cooking for her, rubbing her feet

Praying for her

My man's heart yearns to give to her

Words of praise, words of blessing

Where is she?

This one I have sought so long

This friend, this lover

She is well, she is in his hands

She may not feel happy today

She may still carry pain

But she is well for he is faithful

Thank you, Father

That you hold this one so near you

Touch her, I pray, with your presence

Enfold her in your beauty

Let her know her great value to you

Whisper to her

Tell her of your love

Your unswerving devotion to her

Show her your plan

Open for her the treasures of wisdom

Kiss her with the kisses of your mouth

Encompass her with angels

And friends who know you well

Establish her

And ready me

Stretch me, sharpen me

Grow me, deepen me

Make me a fit head to her

A leader she can respect

One she can trust

Give me the secrets to her heart

Teach me how to bless her

Show me how to pray for her

The way she deserves

As a bride adored

Loved, covered, protected

For surely she is a crown to me

The helpmeet you made for me

Whom you will entrust to me to love

For whom to lay down my life

For so you would have it

Show me, teach me

I want to learn, I need to know

Lest I miss this precious gift

This love

These moments, these kisses

This blessed embrace

This union I long for

Of you, in you, for you

And for her

Simple things

Give me a chance to do this

She deserves it from me

And I am willing to give

For you have said it

She is of such great worth

More than many fine rubies

Stephen Pursell, 2/14