My Maria
(Daniel Moore/B.W. Stevenson)

My Maria don't you know I've come a long, long way
I been longin' to see her
When she's around she takes my blues away
Sweet Maria the sunlight surely hurts my eyes
I'm a lonely dreamer on a highway in the skies
Maria, Maria I love you
My Maria there were some blue and sorrow times
Just my thoughts about you bring back my peace of mind
Gypsy lady you're a miracle work for me
You set my soul free like a ship sailing on the sea
She is the sunlight when the skies are grey
She treats me so right lady take me away
My Maria
Maria I love you
My Maria
Maria I love you
My Maria
Maria I love you
My Maria
Maria I love you
The following was written three days before My Maria and I were married.

My Maria...

My Maria...

Whenever I need someone to behold,
and warmth to shield me from the cold,
My eyes focus and I see ya,
the warmest person, My Maria.

You've taught me how warm love can be,
warmer than the sun shining on the sea!

Nothing but good is how I feel
at the thought of marrying you and the kiss which will seal
the promise I make when you become my wife
along with shielding one another from cold for life.

Love Ya, My Maria...

Rick Catania

September 26, 1998