Love bade me welcome, yet my soul drew back,
Something within myself that I now lack,
Bittersweet memories of a heartbroken past,
Haunt me still of first love that did not last,

A once romantic heart beats sundered still,
Dare I fall again despite all the pain?
Longing for your love despite my will,
Praying for the strength to love once again,

Your beauty inspires me like dawn’s first light,
Hoping beyond hope that our love will remain true,
Despite all reservations, our love takes flight,
My spirit reborn because of my love for you.