The Gift

There’s a bright glow emanating from your presence
I’m blinded by the way your eyes light up my world
You’re up there to be admired.
I’m down here, wearing my heart on my sleeve.

At this moment in time I feel safe;
I know that l have you in my life.
Your presence provides that security blanket that keeps me warm,
In its purest and simplest ways, I can tell you everything.

Even though your lips don’t speak to me;
Even though your hands can’t feel me;
Even though your eyes can’t feel the weight of my stare - - -
The picture of you gives me all the words and touch l need.

I can never imagine a love so real.
Eternal love emanates from every word you’ve said
You've captured my heart in so many ways.
It’s all l can do to embrace you in return.

Please forgive me if I'm not graceful or as eloquent
When it comes to showing the type of love you’ve shown me.
My only hope is that these simple words
Can change the way you see me

And for right now, I have you emblazoned in my mind.
For this moment, I have your love to keep me warm.
I can love you from a distance,
But in my thoughts you love me just the same.

I know that all my life I’ll stumble.
Down here, I’m as human as I will ever be.
But up there with you I know I’m perfect.
For now, I will patiently await the day when I can be with you.