…you may never know, that in my hallway my favorite wedding photo sits in a frame I found on clearance at Target for $7 and on the matting is written my absolute favorite poem by Arthur Gillom that the creative and wonderful Katie Sayer transcribed for me without asking for anything in return. (Her handwriting is INCREDIBLE, I think it’s even a font now).
I want you when the shades of eve are falling
And purple shadows drift across the land ;
When sleepy birds to loving mates are calling–
I want the soothing softness of your hand.
I want you when the stars shine up above me,
And Heaven’s flooded with the bright moonlight ;
I want you with your arms and lips to love me
Throughout the wonder watches of the night.
I want you when in dreams I still remember
The ling’ring of your kisses–for old time’s sake–
With all your gentle ways , so sweetly tender.
I want you in the morning when I wake.
I want you when the day is at its noontime,
Sun-steeped and quiet , or drenched with sheets of rain ;
I want you when the roses bloom in June-time ;
I want you when the violets come again.
I want you when my soul is thrilled with passion ;
I want you when I’m weary and depressed ;
I want you when in lazy , slumberous fashion
My senses need the haven of your breast.
I want you when through field and wood I’m roaming ;
I want you when I’m standing on the shore ;
I want you when the summer birds are homing–
And when they’ve flown–I want you more and more.
I want you , dear, through every changing season ;
I want you with a tear or with a smile ;
I want you more than any rhyme or reason–
I want you, want you, want you, —all the while.
-Arthur L. Gillom
What’s your favorite poem?
xoxo,
Adora
