Courtship

Infatuation

It must be infatuation
For it has not been but days
Since you came into my life
With your kind and gentle ways.

Perchance it is a crush
And soon will go away
I think a crush will only briefly last
And will surely never stay.

It can't be love already
For I know you not that well,
Perhaps it is strong affection
Only time will tell.

Thena

And To Think You Are Mine!

Adorable and enchanting
Charming in your ways
Entertaining and etrancing
Adding joy to my days!

Winsome and alluring
Full of so much fun
I love the moments I have with you
Every single one!

You are so desirable
My eyes love the sight of you
When I see your captivating face
I feel joy through and through.

You are entrancing and fetching
So ravishing all the time
That I can hardly believe it
When I realize you are mine!
Thena

The Depth of My Love

Can you count the grains of sand
That decorate the shore
If you could count their number
I would still love you even more.

Is there a number of the times
A wave can come crashing onto the beach
Or is there a limit to the seaweed
That gets washed within our reach?

Can you count the rays of sunshine
That shine down on us from above
If so, then you have a place to start
To tell you of the depth of my love.
Thena Smith

Meant for Each Other

We were meant for each other
For we met and right from the start
We felt so in tune with each other
And you fell right into my heart!

We were meant for each other
For the moment I saw you I knew
That you were the person I was waiting for
To make all my dreams come true!

We were meant for each other
Not any one else will do.
For there is no other person I long for
No other person but you!

We were meant for each other
Our lives were meant to be one.
And though we knew in an instant
Getting to know each other was fun.

So now we face the future
Hand in hand as we go
Knowing that we will be together
And that our love will grow.

We were meant to be together
Together we will grow old and gray
Knowing that it was meant to be
And together we are meant to stay

Thena


Wonderful Memories

There's a place in my heart
With my sweetest memories there
While each one is precious
Some are just too special to share.

Sweet gentle memories of times of long ago
Of our love as sweethearts just starting to grow.
Memories of kisses placed on my cheek
Thrilling me so that I scarcely could speak.

I 've stored in my heart for so very long
The sweetness of our every love song
I've treasured those songs that were for me alone
Those that were whispered, in letters, or over the phone.

I recall tender loving glances
From across the room now and then
When we were less than lovers
But much more than friends.

I will hold them forever
My heart stores them there
Sweetest of memories
Much too precious to share.
Thena Smith

Wonderful Memories

There's a place in my heart
With my sweetest memories there
While each one is precious
Some are just too special to share.

Sweet gentle memories of times of long ago
Of our love as sweethearts just starting to grow.
Memories of kisses placed on my cheek
Thrilling me so that I scarcely could speak.

I 've stored in my heart for so very long
The sweetness of our every love song
I've treasured those songs that were for me alone
Those that were whispered, in letters, or over the phone.

I recall tender loving glances
From across the room now and then
When we were less than lovers
But much more than friends.

I will hold them forever
My heart stores them there
Sweetest of memories
Much too precious to share.

Thena Smith

My passion

Do you realize that my affection
Is devotion and passion deep
And that because of my love for you
I can not eat or sleep?

When I asked you if you loved me
And you said "Oh, yes, I do."
I could not believe my good fortune
That you would love me too.

Thena

You Are the Reason

You are the reason
That I could go on
The reason I can sing again
When I thought I'd lost my song.

You are the reason I can trust
When trust seemed a thing of the past
You are the first person I think of each morning
And at night you are the last.

Life is full and fun again
I can enjoy the rain and sun again
And sign a sweet refrain again
And YOU are the reason!
Thena

Too Shy to Meet You, Man of My Dreams

I saw you in the market
And you looked so awfully cute
I didn't say hello to you
For you were dressed up in a suit.

I saw you in the movies
But I didn't bother to say hi
For I saw a pretty lady
Giving you the eye.

I saw you in the car lot
And watched you sell a car
I went into the office
And bought a candy bar.

I saw you in the airport
As you flew off into the sky
You had a travelling companion
So I didn't wave goodbye.

Our paths kept on coverging
But I never knew what to do
To meet and introduce myself
To a handsome guy like you.

Then I fell asleep last night
And as strange as it may seem
I saw you once again-
But only in a dream.

Next time I see you anywhere
I intend to march right up to you
For who knows if perhaps
You would like to meet me too.

Him--

I saw you in the market
And you looked so very cool
All fresh faced and lovely
As if you'd just come from the pool.

I saw you at the movies
But I had invited a date
She said she couldn't come with me
But she managed to come late.

I saw you at the car lot
But I had to sell a car
So as often as I could manage
I just admired you from afar.

I saw you at the airport
As I flew off with my sis
I wanted to say hello to you
But this flight I could not miss.

I saw you another time
Strange as it may seem
Ok, I will admit it
I saw you in my dreams!

You were just as lovely there
As you have been in real time
But I seem prone to struggle
The right words to find.

The next time I see you
This I have promised I will do
I'm going to get up my courage
And say hello to you!

Thena


Nothing Short of My Everything

You're nothing short of my everything
And make me just a bit shy
When I look at you and think
That you are my handsome guy!

You are my very best friend
Who knows me through and through
And I am so in love with everything-
Well, everything that's you!
Thena

Who Set Our Friendship on Fire?

Who set the fire
Who lit the flame
When did it become so sweet
Just to say your name?

Who brought the flaming coals
And caused them to heat up again
When did our love affair begin
And when did "just friends" end?

Thena

I Didn't Intend to Love Again

I didn't intend to love again
I didn't intend to care
I didn't intend to allow any one in
Or ever offer my life to share.

I didn't intend to love you
Or allow you to love me
But one day you came my way
And you caused my heart to be free.

Gone was the hurt of the past
Gone was the pain and the fear
And every day now is a joy for me
Just because you are near!

Thena

Written on My Heart

If you opened me up and looked inside
I know what you would see
There on my heart in a very special part
Would be words of love from me.

If you could look into my brain
And read what is written there
"I love you sweetheart, I adore you"
Would be written everywhere.

But all you can do is look in my face
And let my eyes speak to you
For it is said they mirror the soul
And they speak of my love for you.
Thena

Hand in Hand

I feel so close to you
And strong enough to stand
Through any of life's struggles
When you hold my hand.

It does so very much for me
Just to know you're there
And that you love to be with me
As our lives we share.

There's just something so special
That it hard to understand
About being with your sweetheart
And walking hand in hand...

Thena

I love it when
Our hands entwine
Your strong fingers
Encircling mine.


Or

I love the way I feel
When my hand you take
It is a little act of affection
And it makes me feel so great


Hand in Hand

I feel so close to you
And strong enough to stand
Through any of life's struggles
When you hold my hand.
There's just something so special
That it's hard to understand
About being with your sweetheart
And standing hand in hand...

Thena

Your hands are big and strong
And I love the way they look
I watch you when you work with your hands
And the way you hold a book.

But I love it the very most
When your hand reaches for mine
And your big strong fingers
So gently encircle mine...
Thena

God Bless My Knight

A fair princess need never fear the night
Nor cower waiting for morning's light
When on her side she has the right
And the love and dedication of her fair knight.

When fair maiden is in distress
But with the love of a knight is blessed
It matters not what others might have done
For to her rescue her knight will come.

When years pass and struggles ensue
Their love remain steadfast and true
And her world will still seem right
If by her side she has her knight.

You are my Westley and I'm your Buttercup
When I am down, you lift me up.
When the world is dark, you bring me light
You are my wonderful, loving knight.

I love you more than words can say
And my love grows stronger every day
It is my hope that God will bless us each one
And all of our struggles we will overcome.

I was so blessed on the wonderful day
That God the Father brought you to me
And how I thrilled when in your special way
"As you wish" I heard you say.

As we serve the King of Kings
And trust that only good He brings
To those who wait upon His command
I give you in love, my heart and hand.

It is my prayer that we walk forward today
Letting nothing hinder us as we go our way
Trusting in God, the Lord above
To rekindle and redefine our love.

Thena

for Erica

Once upon a time
A long time ago
There was a romatic evening and
............................
by a candle's warm glow
A woman declared her love
To her sweetheart true
And realized her prince
Had come at last
And that prince was
..........you.
Thena