It has been so very long
Since my heart has come to life
At times, I forgot it was even there
But the first time we did chat
I felt it leap and jump and shout
Now, even to see your name
I feel my heart glow and pound.
The moment you come in to view
I want to run to your open arms
But decorum and reserve,
They leave me in my stead
I want to tell you the secrets I have,
Let you see inside my heart
But the walls are such a fortress
I fear you will not see the light.
My darling one I’ll take your hand
As it is offered to a friend
There will be moments of sadness
And moments of glee and
Times of tenderness, too
But through ever tear, every smile
Every laugh and every sigh
Your hand in mine will give us
Strength to walk, to run, to be.