Once your pain hurts me
your happiness brings me joy,
Once I fight your battles
cry your tears,
From that moment on,
I love you

Once I dream your dreams
your sight is my view
your power strengthens me,
Once your interests become my hobbies,
Your goals - my strive
Your desires - my needs
From that moment on,
we are at peace

Once our thoughts are intertwined
we speak in silence,
Once your experiences are my memoirs
I carry your fears with me,
Once our love for each other
enhances our love for ourselves,
From that moment on,
we are one.


    -- February 1998 --