I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

After 7 years we have finally decided to get married and we want you to join us in this celebration. This is a major milestone and we are over the moon at the fact it is coming up so quickly! Having you be part of this experience means the world to us so thank you.

Date: Friday, May 4, 2018
Time: TBA
Location: Vancouver - exact location is TBA

Theme: Travel
Colours: Blue & Gold