Fateful Yes My emotions are too intense to describe; I could never explain the way I feel, I've forgotten how to breathe as he takes my hand, And before me, begins to kneel. I gaze into his hopeful eyes And feel his gentle grasp, Time was held still all around, Yet an eternity seemed to elapse. Although he barely whispered the words, In a delicate, loving voice, They landed on my ears like a thunderstorm, That ceases to await my choice. I hated putting you in suspense, But I lost ability to speak, My heart had stopped altogether, A tear rolled down my cheek. I reached out and caressed his lovely face, My decision I'd never second-guess, Loving him so much it hurt, I uttered my fateful, "Yes."