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He asks me in silent wonder
As he smilingly shakes his head
How I can possibly adore him
And not love elsewhere instead
Do I not see his pain and strife
His weary battle with duty
I smile and show him his life
Reflected in our love's beauty
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He gently brushes away my tears
Cursing himself for being a man
And as I kiss his salty palm
I show him all the love I can
For he has taught me how to love
Made joy the rhythm of my heart
His ready smile and loving touch
Has healingly made happiness start
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He tells of the hurdles to face
Pleads with me to abandon him
How I laugh so gently in his ear
My love unafraid to sink or swim
So I gather every precious moment
Lay them before him like pearls
Showing the measure of this man I love
A colossus spanning our two worlds.
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