For Diane, written many years ago but still true

Gifts and Promises
by Dennis Johnson, many years ago

I cannot give you rainbows
Or sunsets of your own
But I can give you love and faith
And a place you'll know is home

I cannot give you stars that shine
Or a world that's free of fear
But I can give you love and trust
And always I'll be near

I cannot give you riches
or fame, your name in lights
But I can give you love and warmth
And share your days and nights

I cannot give you eternity
Or a life unaffected by time
But I can give you love and constancy
And all that will ever be mine

I cannot give you rainbows
Or sunsets of your own
But I can give you love, my love
And you will never feel alone

I cannot promise happiness
Each moment of each day
But I do promise happiness
Together there's a way

I cannot promise tenderness
Each moment of each day
But I do promise tenderness
Whenever you need me that way

I cannot promise faithfulness
Excluding the Lord, our host
But I do promise faithfulness
For of all in the world, I love you most

I can promise endless love
Regardless of tomorrows
I promise love, and love, and love
And we'll share each and all tomorrows

I cannot promise happiness
Each moment of each day
But I do promise happiness
Together there's a way.