Love in Four Parts

Let me explain. I have to slow
My breathing to catch up with my brain.
This new emotion never gives way to pain.
It's like every time I'm without you I seem
To go insane. I leave for the night, now
I'm lost without you. When it's the two of us,
There's nothing we can't do. I gave you a place
In my heart occupied by a select few.
I used to worry about me, but now "I" means "you too."

Obviously, you can see there's something going on.
I'm finally expressing how I've felt for so long.
My mind's not always right, but my feelings are never wrong.
Alone I am weak, but together we are strong.
I want to be the one to wipe your tears when you cry.
Can you feel the emotion in my words? This can't be a lie.
Happiness in the morning, marked by a smile and a sigh.
With us, it's "See you later," there's never a "goodbye."

Verily, unquestionably, undoubtedly in love.
I push you to follow your dreams when you need a shove.
A pair of arms to hold you at night like a glove.
I thank God for this blessing from above.
I want to be the one to make you feel a certain way.
I promise that I'm worth it at the end of the day.
And you open your mouth, trying to find the words to say,
But words aren't enough for these feelings we display.

Everyone wishes to be what we are,
To lie awake, holding hands, staring at a star.
No matter where I go, I'm never too far.
Tell me, am I the one that healed your scar?
We may fight everyday, but we never go to bed sore.
This love makes me rich, even if I'm poor.
I doubt that I'll ever feel this way again,
But you, I realize that I've never loved before.

~Kai Alexander Means