I gave you my heart; I gave you my soul,
And I gave to you all the love that I hold within me.
I gave you my respect and understanding.
I gave you my compassion and my passion;
I gave you faithfulness. I gave you my laughter;
I opened my heart and let you know my fears and insecurities,
My strengths and weaknesses.
I wish I could wipe away all your tears;
Look into your eyes and somehow take away all your fears;
I wish I could also take away your pain;
Love you in such a way that you will know you have everything to gain;
I'm ever consumed by your presence;
it only takes your essence;
the chemistry between us is on fire;
my love for you will never tire.

I write these feelings and words down in the hopes of seeing that it puts the feeling of real love in your heart; to know what an amazing feeling it is and how free it makes you feel. It's like being able to fly without actually leaving the ground; not many people ever get to feel that. I know in my heart that I lost part of me because the hurting never goes away; it will always be there but it helps to make me a stronger person in some ways.

(For you L.harris)

Mary Wismer

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