Romance

I wrote this after a devotional by Kevin Miyasaki in 2010. He told the story of his last night with his wife by her bedside in the hospital. As he held her hand, he was filled with pure love. He said, "That night I discovered what true romance really is." Having seen what happens when a loved one dies, I can think of no better description of true romance. Maybe you feel the same.

A Night of Romance

“Love is watching someone die.” –Ben Gibbard

Knowing doesn't ease the pain,

As we sit alone.

You’re beautiful still the same:

A gurney for a throne.

Deep inside I hold a prayer

That your soul can hear.

I look upon your skin so fair

And see parting near.

I have learned from your eyes;

Now the story rests untold.

As others pass and sympathize.

Your hands grow cold.

Yet your soul cries out to me,

A blink of an eye,

And in that moment I can see

Our love will never die.

I hold your hand for one more night:

A love knit embrace.

You’ll rise with the morning’s light

To see our Savior’s face.

                       Jack Shirley

You can find Kevin's devotional message here: http://www2.byui.edu/Presentations/Transcripts/Devotionals/2010_03_23_Miyasaki.htm

Also, here is a Death Cab for Cutie song on a similar note: http://youtu.be/I483tB12SyE