For I love thee

I would gaze upon your shadow
though it is but a shade of your perfection.
I would stare down any mirrored surface
to gain nothing more than your reflection.

For I love thee greater than the stars at night
love the heavens they hold,
greater than a summer's day
loves the sun, so brash and bold.

I would gladly be ill or in great peril
if you were but the cure or rescue.
I would die a thousand deaths
if you were Heaven's virtue.

For I love thee more than the dreams of sleep
love the closing of thine eyes,
more than the moon loves to wane
or the sun loves to rise.

But if I were to live without your love,
I know not what I would do.
I would not want to waste my soul
upon a life I felt untrue.

For I love thee without care
of anything or anyone at all.
Without care of where I land,
within your love I fall.