. . . .

It never occured to me
That a love as passionate as this
Could exist between us two
Who could've known
We'd be here, you & I
In this moment
In this place
At this time
In this life
Existing on a parallel level
I've known you for some time
Had the pleasure to watch you grow
Live
Mature
Change
Evolve

Resembling the life of a butterfly
Life began as a worm
Shifting to a cocoon
Progressing to a beautiful butterfly

I've never loved anyone as initmately as you
This connection could never exist with another
I've felt your pain, sadness, loss and grief
Thick as thieves
Kindred spirits
A friendship formed into an unbreakable bond
I've always loved you

But do you notice?

I've attempted countless measures
To get a glimpse of your affection
So many things I've changed
To be more appeasing to your senses
Have you noticed?
Skin soft and succulent
Sweet perfume
To entice your senses
Did you notice me?
Secretly watching you
Studying your movements
Did you notice me
Slightly brush up against your shoulder
Did you capture the heat radiating within
I am so seduced by you
I love everything about you
Everything that makes you unique
I believe you were God's gift to me
But...
Do I exist in your mind
Do you share similar thoughts
You inspire & light a fire within me
I know the you that is absent to everyone else
I know who you really are
The true you
The self that's kept hidden
I see past the guise
And I love you
Just as you are
raw & uncut
A diamond in the rough
And I'll love you til the end of time