I Do Not Know (If Love Has Wings) Poem by Eric Ericson

I do not know if love has wings,
when your laughter's magic,
bright upon my deepest gloom
is frosting on my cake.

I do not know if love has wings,
when gentle words and softer hands
lift the burdens of my day.

I do not know if love has wings,
when the she-lion roars in defense
of her mate beset by dragons.

I do not know if love has wings,
when heart to heart in breathless throws
till not but softest sighs remain.

I do not know if love has wings
when sail is raised and course is set
through tidal waves of earthly care.
You are the fair wind at my back.

I do not know if love has wings
to rise and soar the clouds like angels.
I only know that you have lent me yours.