Love is like a budding rose,
Gaining momentum as it begins to grow.
Your sincerity and words of affection
Will create a sensation within the soul.

Love will help to cope with the rigors of life,
And enable a broken heart to heal,
Giving you satisfaction and a great assurance
That the words of endearment are genuine and real.

Your love can be an inspiration to others too
As you conduct your affairs day after day,
Setting a moral example everywhere you go,
And encouraging others in a heart-felt way.

Lift one another's spirit during difficult times
By uttering words of encouragement instead of doubt,
Instill a feeling of tenderness and confidence,
Always affectionate and helping one another out.

As loyalty and benevolence surround you,
Be prepared to conquer personal strife,
And may your love radiate like a mature rose
That will enlighten and guide you all of your life.

Joseph T. Renaldi

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