When they held this as their own. (2-14-2010)

She cherished me because she wanted to,
because it was in her to give.
She showered me in her heart.
She knew she would receive my love,
and she understood that she was worthy.

He cherished me because he wanted to,
because every cell and pore of his entire being was compelled,
confirming the sincerity.
He showered me in his heart,
yearning for my health as cherubs fell to the ground dying in ecstasy.
He could not be consumed in doubt or concern,
knowing he too was cherished.

They did this because the spirit was in them.
They responded to the heart's cry.
They accepted love and the commitment to service
of God, or the heart, or the unknown motivator
of such chaos.
Unknowing of the end they continued to stay open
to the spirit of this holy action.
They treated this all as the highest gift
and vowed to themselves never to see it as anything less.
This vow created their action to serve,
and when they held this as their own they were happy.