For Emma

Rings of gentle fire crawl from
Crystal eyes half opened with adoration.
With perfumed lips you smile, and the
           First breaths
Of life spread throughout the world.
The trees of green and red embrace your sunlit
Caresses.

          Make this moment last.
          Oh divine Muses, you sisters who see all, who know all
          And who have the power to make time stand still in words,
          Make this moment last.
          Her smile will never be so perfect,
          And her eyes will never gleam like nymph tears again.
          Her skin will never swim in the half light of Dawn,
          And her hair will never cascade like ocean waves again.
          Her gaze will never be so inviting,
          And her embrace will never be so enticing.
          Oh gentle Muses, grant your servant one wish.
          Make this moment last.

Her soft stare brushes against your face
As she fits into your lap,
And you are frozen with awe at the moment.
She sees what's in your mind, and
She sweetly reassures you with a sweeping touch.
Her dress with never be so perfect again.
Her scent will never be so intoxicating.
She will never be more perfect.
Make this moment last.

Ivory flesh softens at a timid touch.