D., Happy Birthday on your special day!!!!
Drink to me only with thine eyes,
And I will pledge with mine;
Or leave a kiss but in the cup
And I'll not look for wine.
The thirst that from the soul doth rise
Doth ask a drink devine;
But might I of Jove's nectar sup,
I would not change for thine.
I sent thee late a rosey wreath,
Not so much honoring thee
As giving it hope that there
It could not withered be;
But thou thereon didst only breath,
And sent'st it back to me;
Since when it grows, and smells, I swear,
Not of itself but thee!
Ben Johnson
(1572-1637)
Je t'aime ma cher
Bonne anniversaire
rel
17 Comments:
How very lovely..beautiful thoughts and a beautiful picture of love..thanks so much for sharing..m
I always think of that as a song! Thanks for reminding me its also a poem!
the smell of love. often overlooked. never forgotten.
you are a sweet man.
Lucky D! Can't imagine my husband ever saying or writing anything like that.
Oh! and a very Happy Birthday to D - I hope she has a wonderful day.
Beautiful picture, beautiful poem and a perfect post.
I hope it all makes D. feel amazing and lucky.
My Dear, Sweet Husband REL
"Drink to me only with thine eyes" was one of the very first pieces I learned to play on the piano!!-Many years ago, I might add!!!
Your thoughtfulness is overwhelming me today-
Just delivered to our house was a beautiful bouquet of flowers and candles! This on top of the earlier gifts- New perfume, new desk clock.........!And a beautiful card!
You have made my Birthday very special.
Love & kisses
D.
Oh, thank you! It's been so long since I've read anything of Ben Johnson!
This gives me chills. How special to get to peek inside what is so obviously a strong, enduring love.
Happy birthday to your lovely D! :)
Beautiful post, rel. I still say that I'm married to the world's biggest romantic fool, but you obviously run a close second. ;)
Beautiful! What a thoughtful husband. It's nice to know there are a few out there, my husband included. Cheers, and Happy Birthday to D.
--Robin
Happy Birthday D!!! I was going to say I hope your day was a wonderful one but from your comment I can see it was:-) You certainly have a very caring and loving husband...he has become such a dear friend to many of us in this world of blogging and I for one consider myself very lucky to have "met" such a friend!! Very best wishes and take good care of each other:-) Hugs xox
How sweet Rel!!! You are a good man and she is one lucky woman!
Happy, Happy day!
Aw Rel, you said it so well with this beautiful poem!
Happy birthday to your sweetie!
What a sweet birthday wish!
What a wonderful birthday tribute to your beautiful wife! I'm sure you had a special celebration.
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