what is love

Sweet smiles told no lie
as we gazed eye to eye,
and I fell in his arms
at a New Year revelry.
A floral arrangement
a ring for engagement
the joyous bells echoed
their message to me.

Guarding me, guiding me,
he gave all his love to me;
I felt so safe in his hands,
we made wedding plans.

Our love stayed alive,
as past years hurried by,
still we'd gaze eye to eye
whispering tenderly.
How golden the memory
sheer magic it weaves,
and as a New Year begins
"I still hear violins".