Birthday Wishes

I’ve heard rumors in the passing of those that speak of love—
                     That the one who feels like they do not deserve you
                                        Is usually the one.

Perhaps the saying is a bit cliché, perhaps it does not make sense,
                               But I could not help but be curious to think
                                              Maybe it is true.

I gaze down upon you while you are sleeping. My hand
                     Slowly caressing your cheek. Smiling tenderly
                                            At the placid look on your face.

Those words of those rumors echo in my mind—I know
                          You say you are not the one to give me the world
                                            But sometimes I wonder.

In your presense my heart beats rapidly like a caged bird
                    And with just one simple word, you can set it free
                                          And it flies for you.

Did it ever come to mind that perhaps by a twist of fate
                            The whole thing was meant to be
                                              A union of destiny?

My hand curls around yours, desperately, wanting so much
                             To just feel complete and whole—
                                                   A feeling in response to your tender touch.

My breath catches in my throat each time you leave my sight—
                     My heart seeming to beat slower when I’m alone at night
                                                But when I’m with you…

Your whisper, your voice, your personality—it shines
                          You’re the glow that I follow when I get lost at night.
                                           You’re my lighthouse in the darkness.

If by some turn of fate, we’re parted by the waves—
                             I’d find you somehow.
                                             Love just has that way.

I never thought I’d find love—until I saw your face.
                      You made be believe in myself again
                                         Perhaps I was not a complete hopeless case.

How can you tell me you’re not the one to give
                          The world and stars to me? Because the truth is
                                                            You’re already everything to me.

You claim you don’t deserve me—nineteen years of scars
                        Displayed to try and scare me off,
                                         But I won’t leave.

No matter how you say it—no matter how you slice the cake
                                 You’ll always be the sugar addiction I crave
                                                              One taste leaves you wanting more.

I just cannot believe it—how easily it is for me to melt at your feet
                       By just hearing your name; I smile
                                                          Even when I want to cry.

A unique soul, perhaps not yet ready for the world, but still
                          You’re stronger than I can ever be—
                                                    You radiate. You glow.

I would not want it any other way—no regrets
                             And even if we part our ways—
                                                           I will never forget.

Being in your arms makes me feel safe—knowing you care
                                           Makes me feel like I still have a place
                                                                        When the world grows cold.

I thank the angels that you were born upon this day
                                And allowing our paths to cross—
                                                     I wish there was more that I could give…
                                                                     But for now I’ll say I love you—
                                                                               Wouldn’t want it any other way.