Dear Priya,

My beloved, my answer to prayers, the one whose name means what you are to me.

You are the dawn that chased away my darkness, the invisible thread that binds my heart, the precious gift I never dared to dream I would receive. In you I found not only a lover, but a friend, a companion, a soul joined with mine—my other half.

These poems trace our journey from the first flame of hope through the discovery of true love to the sacred union we now share. They are imperfect attempts to capture what is priceless: the way your eyes see only me, the softness of your touch, the light of your radiant smile, and the place in your heart that you have given me.

Every word written here is a reflection of how deeply you have touched my soul, how completely you have changed my life, and how eternally grateful I am that God designed us to find each other in the fullness of time.

You hung the moon and stars. You are beautiful sunshine. You are dainty daisy and lovely lady. You are the blue sky I soar in and the ocean that sails my ship.

Most of all, you are beloved—by name, by nature, and by my choice every single day.

These poems are yours, as I am yours, now and forever.

With all my heart,

Sweet Scott