If beauty were a brightness

If beauty were a brightness

you’d outshine a million suns.

If beauty were a swiftness,

round broad heavens, you could run.

If beauty were a height, in feet

you’d be infinitely tall

or a sum of glittering gold and jewels,

you’d be wealthier than all

but what your beauty truly is

is a constant joy to me

that’s why my love, for you, is a flame

that will burn eternally.