Josie Cosgrove Artworks: Deep Blue Eyes

 

Josie Cosgrove, Deep Blue Eyes, Photographer Fiona Bowring

Artist: Josie Cosgrove Artworks: Deep Blue Eyes

My mother-in-law Tonia lost her husband John a few years ago. They had a love that was deep and strong, and I was reminded of their connection when reading the romantic poem by Banjo Paterson, As Long As Your Eyes Are Blue.

Poet: A B Banjo Paterson
Title: As Long as your Eyes are Blue

Poem:

Wilt thou love me, sweet, when my hair is grey And my cheeks shall have lost their hue?
When the charms of youth shall have passed away, Will your love as of old prove true?

For the looks may change, and the heart may range, And the love be no longer fond;
Wilt thou love with truth in the years of youth
And away to the years beyond?

Oh, I love you, sweet, for your locks of brown And the blush on your cheek that lies –
But I love you most for the kindly heart
That I see in your sweet blue eyes.

For the eyes are signs of the soul within,
Of the heart that is leal and true,
And mine own sweetheart, I shall love you still, Just as long as your eyes are blue.

For the locks may bleach, and the cheeks of peach May be reft of their golden hue;
But mine own sweetheart, I shall love you still, Just as long as your eyes are blue.