Do you know why?
The soft warmth of the Sun
And it’s yellowy laugh
The gentle dance
Of the upturned flowers
Bring me joy?
Do you know why?
The soft murmur of the sea,
Its salty breeze,
The cool morning air,
And the beautiful bird songs
Make me want to dance?
Do you know why?
The world looks wonderful
Like it’s born anew?
Everything around me
Has a brighter hue,
Gladening my heart?
Do you know why?
I no longer fear
My flaws and imperfections?
Why I no longer doubt
My capabilities,
And believe in me?
Do you know why, my love?
Do you wonder?
Then, here me out
And do not doubt
For all this comes
Straight from my heart.
It’ you, and because of you
Your faith and belief,
Your love and care,
Your respect and admiration,
The space you give
To grow and rise.
That’s the reason
I glow and shine
Banishing my demons
With a brighter smile
Dance in sunshine and rain
Like one new born.
And do you know why, my love?
Why I treasure your love
And return with a sincere heart,
With affection and tenderness,
And with a force never thought
Existed deep within?
Because, pure and true hearts
Are hard to come by
And beautiful souls like you
Are God’s rare jewels
That shines and brightens
The dismal world that we live in.
©️ Piyangie Jay Ediriwickrema.
