On the evening of Valentine, to one
of the most beautiful ladies that I know.
For the one lady above all other, and
for my favourite "niece", the Lady Gwen:

Brightness of brightness I see in your eyes,
Stars shining softly, and meteors flame,
The sunsets of ages, and dawns of all time,
The love of the wilderness always untamed.

Brilliance of brilliance, a bright gleam of genius,
The stars of the universe wander afar
Love of the morning, of sunrise and sunfall,
Darkness and brightness, my love carries far.

Brightness of brightness I see in your eyes,
The brightness of skies on a night rich in stars
And if stars could smile, and be happy and cheerful
I'd hear your laughter a-near and afar.
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