Love's Disguise

I saw it once again today ,
I laughed at it's disguise .
It always thinks to hide itself ,
As if I don't have eyes .

It came to me with joy and mirth ,
In hopes I'd laugh all day .
So when it came to be itself ,
I might not look its way .

But I was keen , as I have been
Lo all these many years .
To see it just for what it is ,
Whenever love appears .

And so I saw with my own eyes ,
The sign of love so true ;
The warmth and care between two souls ,
Made into one , brand new .

So , though it tries to hide itself ,
It now should be quite clear ;
I'll always see it as it is ,
Each time it may appear .

And to the couple , those whose love ,
I saw with my own eyes ;
I know they'll stay just as they are ,
Two souls in love's disguise .

GREENWOLFE 1962