Reverence

Take years from my life,
give them to her whole.

I loved her then,
I love her now,
and I’ll love her,
long after time forgets my name.

When did I fall in love with her,
I don't remember,
not the date,
not the month.
I only know that one day,
the world went quiet,
my heart began to smile,
and it hasn’t stopped since.

Yes, I fell in love her the day she made the world disappear.

And today,
the world vanished again,
but for reasons that hurt instead of heal.

I saw her, one last time.
I saw my world right in front of me,
but she couldn’t see hers.

I hope she’s happy.
May she live many years,
happy and loved.

Take years from my life,

give it to her whole.

I won't complain,

just make sure,

she never knows.