Inside the human heart there burns a fire,

Dispelling darkness, showing souls the way,

So buoying spirits that they never tire

Upon their passage through life’s mortal fray.

Fond visions shared by memory shine more bright,

Harsh burdens borne by two weigh less the more;

Dark sorrow halved by love’s redeeming light,

Twinned happiness, like wings, best set to soar.

The storied worth of joy is rare of one

As smiles begetting smiles are quick to show,

Life’s song is sweetest when together sung—

A harmony that only love can know.

No greater gift to man from God above

Than hearts made one in timeless, endless love.