Crystal Charisma

As clear as crystal necklaces Worn by celebrities And snowflakes as each passes Upon a wistful breeze, Or spiders' webs with morning dew, So gossamer, so fine, Transparent is my love for you, My sweetheart Valentine... As clear as crystal solitaires That grace 9-carat rings And icicles mid Winter's airs As each new Christmas brings, Or skating rinks spread out for all To while away an hour, Your eyes to me send out their call With such hypnotic power... As clear as crystal stars at night That twinkle 'gainst the sky, As if to shine with all their might Intent to mystify... I look at you and feel the thrill Of love reborn, 'Hooray! ' Yet wonder if I ever will Declare that love someday... As clear as crystal would life be If you said, 'I love you! ' Then all my doubts would surely flee, For what else could they do? As clear as crystal is my love, Alas, I'm oh so shy... Till God grants courage from above, All I can do is... sigh... Denis Martindale, copyright, April 2012.