This is something i wrote years ago... i'll share the background if someone who doesn't already know asks about it. for now, i'll just post it and open the window on my soul a little further...

Summer's Glories

As doves in flight do sing their summer song,
And blist'ring sun upon my soul does shine,
For thee to hold my heart, dear love, I long,
And tenderly for you to make me thine.

The lazy days so long, the nights too short,
With dancing music floating through the air,
I wait for thee to cherish and to court,
Your purity of soul, your face so fair.

The reddish flair of morning light at dawn,
And silv'ry sparkle of the past night's dew,
A golden sunset glitt'ring on the swan,
These glories don't compare, my love, to you.

I look upon the brilliant hues of summer's dress,
And long with love for winter's icy cold caress.

--- The Dancer in the Shadows