I know that you are not perfect and nor can I claim to be either , but please believe me , when I say that I want to be by your side , to hold your hand , to treasure you in the morning and in the noon-tide , to be next to you , to be held close to your heart now and for the rest of my living years , to comfort you , dry your tears and calm your most frightening fears, to fight your battles and show no shame to scream my love for you out loud all over the land .