No Greater Treasure

Nothing is more edifying than to love you; 
More precious than to see the light of your eyes; 
Not greater than the holy touch of your hands!

To our love I add all wonders of my life...
Sublimity known to my eyes as beauteous: 

Sunrise from the top of the Pyramids of Egypt; 
Looking over Jerusalem at sunset; 
— An afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal; —
And the plain of Ararat after a hail storm. 
A split of clouds over the green hills of Ireland;
Santorini with wine and grapes on a sunny day;
The Japanese cherry blossoms in May;
Colorful streets of a festive Varanassi; 
And the crystal mountain air of Nepal...
Church bells on a Sunday morn in Rome; 
The rose granite of Petra; and the rubies of Ceylon; 
The monuments to Xerxes in Persepolis; 
The atmosphere of the past grandeur of Babylon; 
And the streets canals of Venice and Bangkok…

I could go on and on, inclusive with Dee Color,
Fill a box of spotless brilliant cut pieces of diamond;
And — a pendant of a flawless huge — alexandrite...
All of them with their bounty splendor and wonders;
Wouldn't match the sublimity and beauty
Of one second of — your presence — in my life,
For your love is the greatest treasure to me!
N.B.: First line of last stanza: "Dee Color" is a high grade color of diamond.
Same stanza, third line: "huge flawless alexandrite" it is the most precious and rare stone to date.

Petals of Love on Wings of Justice by Carol Phelan Aebby — P14

Intrepidity   

I packed my bags with a smile, after years 
Of stunted growth; took my children's little hearts,
Embraced their souls; caressed my dog's head,
And then we moved into a brand new life.  

Heads held high, for Mother Nature was calling
To take us on a new wonderful journey 
Through the path of Love; in creative freedom,    
And behind each one of us She is smiling.
                        
The birds sang to us symphonies of truth;
The wind whispered caressing thoughts to us.
Our troubled past's gone. The sun light of courage 
Warmed us; and the rain of bliss led us winners...
With gratitude, I bow to our new life! 

Petals of Love on Wings of Justice by Carol Phelan Aebby — P15