"The Spirit of Love" to Bethany 1999 copyright

"The Spirit of Love"


To Bethany on her wedding day



Love takes somber,silent joy

and walks softly

in the form of Donovan.

Love creates music--

music becomes strength and character

and this is Donovan.



Love takes the raidance of beauty

and offers it out unto the world

in the form of Bethany.

Love takes the beauty and offers

it in the voice of song

and this is Bethany.



Love lifts the Spirit into Oneness-

fusing music and voice-

and offers it out as a beacon of light,

lifting Donovan and Bethany

up in joy for eternity

and this is marriage.





Love moves outside of itself

and offers its light to God



This is the Spirit of Love-

soaring through space

unto heaven

for eternity.



copyright 1999