Love's Lights

Two hearts facing, light, to light,

waves lapping gently at the sand,

flames flickering in the night,

paper lanterns in their hands.

Slightest breeze of ocean air,

stars twinkling high above,

witnesses this joyous pair

as they declare their tender love.

Flames expanding, lanterns fly,

two hearts swelling full of joy,

candles dancing in the sky

match this dance of girl and boy.

All along the beach this hour

candles dancing in the sky

to the stars they share their power,

for such love the heavens sigh.

-Rusty