14 February, 1945
On
and on we sail--across the endless sea,
And
many thoughts of you, Dear, come flooding back to me--
A
warm and sunny summer day, a stroll beneath the trees,
The
wondrous way we enjoyed life--so happy, so gay so pleased.
I
remember, too, our first date—‘twas the night of the first blackout
And
it was a shame to hide your beauty, though only I was about.
And
the many hours we spent together, walking side by side;
‘Twas
that, that was the basis for this love we cannot hide.
And
I tried so hard to make you see how much I cared for you,
But
you were always doubtful and never thought it was true.
Still
I was ever insistent and my precious time did hide
For
this love I fell for you, dear, could not lie cast aside.
And
many days and nights went by, and many a sorrow I bore,
But
I was still determined, yes, to make you mine forevermore.
And
then that night in Tampa, then by the quiet bay,
You
told me that you loved me, and that it would always be that way
At
last the struggle was over was over---I could see in your eyes so bright,
And
my heart was bursting with joy, on that we’ve found each other, that’s how it
will ever be,
For
I belong to you, Dear, and you belong to me.