Even at my sickest point,’
laying on the lifeless,
uncomfortable hospital bed
all I could think of was you.
Even with the iv
dripping the cold fluid
into my veins for hours,
all I could think. of was you.
Even with the medications
and the never ending tests
to try and fix my illness,
all I could think of was you.
Because I knew that
through all the pain
that if you had been here,
you would have made me laugh.
There is nothing that
makes my heart go warm
on this planet or
in this galaxy
more than knowing that
twinkle in your eyes
only happens when
you’re looking at me.
You are the singular ray
of sunshine that never fails
to brighten my long day.
You are the special something
that gives me a new hope
the day had forgotten to bring.
You are the joy that fills
the tiny crevices between
the living done between thrills.
You are the final part
that completes my stories
and satisfies my beating heart.
You are exactly what I need
and satisfy my soul better
than the ending to any book I read.
You are the greatest thing
to ever happen to me, by far.
Thanks for the happiness you bring
I wish the world could see
your compassionate side;
how tender you are
with those you care for.
I wish the world could see
just how kind-hearted you are
when your gentle, caring soul
radiates empathy and understanding.
I wish the world could see
how much it could grow
under the supportive and
nurturing hands like yours.
I wish the world could see
just what a precious gem
you truly are.
I know I do.
Twelve Waterfalls isn’t enough
to cover up the pounding of my heart
when you hold your hand out to me.
Talking to you feels like the world around us stops,
just our two voices and the sound of fat raindrops
punctuating the pauses between our laughter
and the flirting that brings the smiles I’m after.
It feels as though we are the only people in the room.
Everything disappears until we want it to resume.
But in that moment all I can see if you,
the rest of this place is out of view.
How can I look anywhere else when across from me
is the whole reason I came all the way to Tennessee?
Great Smoky Mountains?Rivers? Trees? The views?
They aren’t the wonders of the world I’d choose
When my heart is beating, almost out of my chest.
Of all the joys of nature, I like you the best.
Nothing on the mountain could ever compete
to the man right here, affectionate and sweet.
When I’m with you, the world around us stops.
Our time together is sweeter than lemon-drops
and that is just how I like it.
What I love about you is
your strong but gentle hands
your welcoming heart
your ceaseless faith
your contagious smile
your infectious laugh
your kind words
your thoughtful actions
your love of life
your adventurous side
your passion and your drive
your optimistic outlook
and your compassion for everyone
just to name a few.
When I look at you…
I see the future laid out in front of me.
I see a smile that warms my whole body up
coming home from work on a cold winter day.
I see heads thrown back in laughter
as we make dinner in our tiny kitchen together.
I see adventure after adventure
as we explore the cast world around us.
I see someone who is thoughtful, caring,
and willing to listen to the shenanigans of my life.
I see the father of my future children
who will be gentle, loving, and patient.
I see the dad who will be fun and energetic
and give them endless childhood memories.
I see a hard worker who never gives up
and is willing to face all of life’s challenges.
I see us celebrating life’s biggest moments
together hand in hand.
I see you teasing me with grey hair as we
rock on our front porch for endless hours.
I see someone who is ready to live life
to the fullest until the very end.
I see everything you will be
and hope that it will be with me.
When I look at you…. I don’t see just you.
I see my best friend.
Uh oh.
You better be careful.
I can almost hear you
catching feelings for me
over the phone,
It’s in your voice.
I can hear you smiling.
Sorry.
It’s probably my fault.
Feeling are contagious.
Looks like you caught
my cooties.
Sometimes I wish to be
the luckiest girl in the world;
that I could be the one
to be loved by you
and only you.
And then I remember
the feel of your hand in mine,
the way you smile in photos next to me,
the way you listen when I speak,
the way you look at me
and then I know
that I already am.
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