a wedding poem for my husband

Oh! That I may be your Mary, shy and chaste
          You my Joseph, fearful and strong
Betrothed to you I sing your praises
          Wedded to you I know your peace
I am your meek gift, small and weak
          I am nothing, but you prize me so!
My defense and honor rest in your hands, my love
          Your powerful soul careful to touch
Be gentle I ask, though I know I need not
          My Lord has provided me your warmth and protection
Your conviction has brought me to His passion
          I love deeply His life, His cross
His purity is found in you, my Joseph; His life is in your heart
          Be not afraid of His cross, though it is heavy
Our Lord has brought me to your side
          I am your help; I will bear the cross with you
Man and woman - servant to one another
          Servant to Christ!
My Lord, my God, my Father
          You have favored such a man for me
Thank you, Father, for your gifts
          Your protection and goodness found in man
May our marriage be eternal and good
          Let us be in Your image; may Your model ring true
Bless us, Lord, with love for one another and strength to serve You
          Give Joseph his Mary; and Mary her guardian