A Thousand Years

If I had a thousand years

I would spend them writing songs

And every song would say ‘I Love You’

If we have just one more day

To walk together holding hands

I’d let every touch convey ‘I Love You’

Even though human love ends

Like unspooling threads

That’s why it’s precious

So don’t let this day hurry past

Each moment can last

When we go slow

If I had a million words

I would choose and use the best

And every one would say ‘I love you’

If we had another spring

I would spend it by your side

I’d let the flowers and the birdsong say ‘I love you’

Even though human love ends

Faith comprehends

Love is eternal

God gives each marriage a glimpse

We share in the gift

Of love’s unveiling

     

I love you, I love you

I love you, I love you

If I had a hundred years

Or even just a minute more

My every breath would say ‘I love you’

I’d let everything convey ‘I love you’