Essence of Love by James O'Brien

At last I’ve come to realize
That even stars that dot the skies,
Are only pointless spots of light,
When you are absent from my sight.

So lovingly, I need you near,
For you’ve become my course to steer,
And as I come to be with you,
My destiny is clear and true.

To love and serve you is my life,
No matter what the pains or strife,
And if your smile is all I’d see,
Then that would be enough for me.

For with you, all the world is sweet
And with you, my whole life’s complete
As surely as the moon’s above,
You are the essence of my love.