Together always best when I’m with you, my love,
Your presence wraps my heart in warmth so sweet.
My fears dissolve when you’re the one I greet,
Your arms, my home, a gift from up above.  
I lay upon your chest, where heartbeats sing,
Your hold so strong yet gentle, pure and kind.
In you, I find the peace my soul’s designed,
A love that makes my spirit softly cling.  
Our bond reflects a spark of heaven’s flame,
A sacred love that time will never part.
With you, my soul has found its truest aim,
Forever bound, entwined within your heart.

I imagine kissing you where no one else can see,
Where in the silence, we're wrapped up, just you and me.
You make this girl feel special and oh so very loved.
I can imagine being held like you hold me; it’s the sweetest kind of love.  
I know you can’t always be right where I am,
But that doesn’t stop the fact I still call you my man.
You care for me in ways I’ve never been shown before,
Simple things like being a gentleman or holding open the door.  
You make me feel so seen, not only just heard.
Your love has rescued me, as if I were a wounded bird.
In our special moments—man, what does that mean?
We always have special moments when we’re together and unseen.  
Just know I see you, not just the beautiful man
Upon whom I gaze,
But the wonderful man you are in every single way.
You deserve so much love and the sweetest care;
It saddens me that I can’t always be right there.  
Not a day will ever pass that we won’t talk or share with each other,
And knowing that you love me, and how much I love you,
Makes me glow all over.

This love of ours is on fire,
This flame that can burn right to all our desires.
This love on fire takes us into its flame,
This flame has our beautiful love to blame.  
This love on fire burns straight to the heart,
This burning causes my heart to ache when we are apart.
This love on fire burns down all these walls we’ve built to keep others out,
This burning flame tears down the walls to let us both in; I wish we could shout.  
This love on fire shouldn’t have to be hidden under,
This flame is eternal and should burn and shake this world like thunder.  
This love on fire will blaze through the night,
This flame holds our souls in its radiant light.
No force can extinguish this fire we share,
It burns ever brighter, our hearts laid bare.

Watching you take your deep breaths,
As this body of yours fades away.
I never thought I’d see you take your last breaths in this way.
But as I sit here with you, seeing your face filled with so much peace,
I’ll never regret a second that I spent with you like these.  
You are the mother I have loved and fought for till the end,
Most of all, you’re not just my mother but also my best friend.
God’s holding you right now, just lift your arms up high.
He’ll cradle you like a newborn baby in the glorious heaven on high.  
It’s there where you’ll see angels and all our loved ones who’ve passed, whom we’ve loved so dear.
But Momma, please, when you leave, go on without any fear.
You’re going to get your wings soon and be healed inside and out.
It will be a glorious homecoming; I’m almost certain they will shout.  
We love you and will miss you dearly every single day,
But Momma, please don’t worry, we’re going to be okay.
So as I’m watching you take your last breaths, ever soft and slow,
I know your pain is leaving this body, a vessel in store for its new home.  
I can’t promise there won’t be tears; Lord knows I’m going to cry.
But you know I get it honest from you, each tear that falls on by.
Relieved and oh so peaceful, Jesus will take you in His arms.
Don’t be scared, sweet Momma, you’re going to be taken care of; now go and rejoice in His loving arms.

Gentle,
Loving,
Sincere,
And kind,
It’s what I see in your love that shines.
You make me feel wanted,
Make all the bad disappear.
It’s you and your sunshine
That brings me all cheer.  
Strong,
Courageous,
And the best,
With your talks,
The way that you love me and
Take hold of my hand,
Show me what it’s like to be
Loved by a man.  
I never take money,
Nor silver, or gold.
I’d never believe someone, even if told.
I can’t be convinced in any other way
That you weren't brought to me at just the right time.
Baby, you save the day.

Your words melt into me, soft and deep,
They pierce my heart, a wound so sweet.
You give me love I’ve never had,
Making me want you, oh so bad.
Your love shows me you truly care,
Checking I’m okay, though you’re not there.  
If I had a choice, I’d pick you to be,
To give you my all, my heart set free.
You soothe my heart when I’m feeling sad,
And calm me down when I’m raging mad.
Your hugs heal any hurt I sustain,
My rainbow shining after the rain.  
Ray, my love for you I can’t fully say,
It feels so fresh, like love’s new day.
My heart’s a whirl, a passionate blaze,
I’m your crazy daisy, caught in your gaze.
Those eyes of yours, they look with ease,
Could bring me falling to my knees.  
When you say my eyes are pretty too,
I know they’re locked on only you.

My mother, you are
And always will be,
Even when your body
Is taken from me.

You've given your love
Abundantly so,
And cared for others,
Even ones I don’t know. 
 
You never think that
You’ll lose your best friend,
Especially your mother,
Your friend ‘til the end.

You’ve taught me to be strong,
To always persevere,
And shown me it’s okay
To sometimes feel fear. 
 
I’m glad I was gifted
A beautiful heart,
Just like my momma,
Who’s shown me love from the start.

As I sit here and ponder
All the years past,
I can surely say
We’ve all had a blast.
  
Since we were little
And you held us so close,
The way that you taught us
So much that we know.

To the days when Daddy
Was gone on a trip,
It was just us three,
With you manning the ship.
  
You were so strong then,
And you’re still strong today.
I just can’t imagine
How it will feel when you go away.

So I sit here in your
Hospital room,
Listening to you,
So calm and content.  
Then Bubba beside me,
Snoring just like when we were kids,

Back in the day when
Daddy would travel.
It was just us three,
Ready for battle.

Now as I sit here
And see just us three,  
Thinking that soon
It will be me and just Lee.

Your twin babies and you
Always would share,
I’d get embarrassed—
Why did I care?  

You were so proud
To have two special kids.
Now that I have my own,
I see why you did.

Thank you for teaching me
And guiding me through.
Thank you, dear Momma,
For being there for the birth of my two. 
 
You helped bring my babies
Into this world years ago,
Something you were so proud of—
It sure made you glow.

I know heaven is waiting
With gates open wide,
There you’ll find Daddy,
Waiting for his sweet bride.  
You’ll see Papal, or your daddy,
I should say,
And even Uncle Stevie
Oh, what a joyous day.

It’s okay, Momma,
We’ll hold Grandma near,
And your sweet Dolly Wiley—
We’ll love her, don’t fear.  

I’m ready to see you
No longer in pain.
I’m sad for you to leave us,
But what a wonderful woman heaven will gain.

Have you ever looked at the clouds and seen them sweetly lie,
The way they dance and spin about in their beautiful display?
The colors, sometimes vibrant, mixed with different hues,
This beautiful collection often makes me think of you.
When I look up above where the clouds take form,
It shows me how something so plain can be out of the norm.
Like the shapes they take on, letting your imagination fly,
Oh, what beauty I see when I look to the sky!
The clouds above remind me of you, my love, when I look into your eyes—
Your eyes, so beautifully captivating, drawing me in.
They show the different ways you feel; I'm so glad you let me look within.

Looking into the distance at the mountains and the trees,
I can almost imagine us there, beneath their shade with ease.
The beautiful skyline in the distance, like a painter's magic touch,
I can envision the artist adding each stroke carefully with a brush.
This beautiful skyline of things placed here to thrive
Is what gives me hope a love like ours can survive.
So when we look into the distance and see the beautiful scene,
Just think of all the love that's shared between you and me.

Baby, our piercing gaze could shatter glass,
I’d lose myself in your endless eyes each day that is to pass
A magnetic pull binds my heart to stay.
I pray to the stars our bond never fades away.  
You’re destined to walk this path by my side,
Your thoughts weave gently through my mind.
No fear in the fire that sparks between us,
A love so fierce, there’s no need to fuss.  
This furnace of passion burns ever so bright,
A flame for you, my eternal light.
By serendipity’s grace, our love will not wane,
Forever united, through joy and through our loves eternal flame.

Let me hold you,
Hold you as tight as I am able.
Let me hold you,
Never letting go; you keep me stable.
Let me hold you,
Forever and a day.
Let me hold you,
I’ll remember everything you say.
Let me hold you,
Today and tomorrow.
Let me hold you,
Through all my pain and sorrow.
Let me hold you,
I promise I won’t let go.
Let me hold you,
You’re the sweetest love I know.
Let me hold you,
When your days are bad.
Let me hold you,
I promise I’ll take away your sad.
Let me hold you,
However you want me to.
Let me hold you,
I’ll let you hold me, always through and through.

Seeing you first thing this morning made me feel as close to waking up with you. But oh, how special it would actually be to roll over and be cuddled up next to me. You set my face into the biggest giddy grin.
I never want my time with you to end. You're a special part of my life I will never let go of.
Your lips on my lips, your tongue intwined with mine,
The dance they do together is so fine. Your arms around me, holding, squeezing me tight, Baby, I could always bask in your shining light.

If I had a star to place in the sky every time you crossed my mind,
There would be enough to light up an entire galaxy.
Baby, you mean the absolute world to me,
A treasure that was hidden I’d never even thought to find.
I’m so glad we fell into one another’s lives.
All these years passed between us two,
Never could I have imagined I could be with you.
I will always be there for you; I’ll do my best to be what I can, I will strive.
I’ll always be a hand to grab hold of when you feel you’re falling down.
I promise I’ll always be there for you if you need the sweetest, tightest hugs.
I’ll never let anyone shove our love under any rugs.
Baby, I’ll always promise to turn around any of your frowns.
Just know you will always and forever be a constant in my mind.
Here’s to the sweet love; I’m glad to call you mine.

Falling for your soul sounds like something so cliché,
But baby, I fall for it more and more every day.
The depth of our love can never be measured by any man,
But this longing and pull I have toward you makes me your biggest fan.
The impact of this pull on my heart toward your soul,
I know that years upon years is what I need—it’s my goal.
I know I may not need you whenever I say I do,
But this feeling is a longing of my heart beating with you.
I know it’s your strength, love, and your soul’s captivity,
Baby, I’d be a prisoner for your love for all eternity.
All the qualities that you possess far surpass any superficial part of you, even if it’s the best.
Please remember I don’t just want you, but I need you in my life always.
You pick me up from my lows, and it’s then that I can rest.

When I think about you,
It settles all my fears.
But one thing tends to happen: sometimes I shed a tear.
It's not because I feel sad, but I want to be close to you.
I miss every part of you, always through and through.
The feel of you, warm and soft, as I rest my head.
This feeling of elation is something I'll never dread.
So when I think about you or anything of you that comes to mind,
I know that I'll always have someone who's on my side.

I'd be lost without you, my guiding star,
A mess, unraveling, that's for sure.
I wouldn't know which way to go, by far,
This love's too deep to ever be a spur.
I'd be a shell of who I am today,
Hollow and drifting, without your light.
You'd linger as a thought that won't fade away,
Forever in my heart, burning bright.
I'd be there, baby, through every storm,
Chasing your love, no matter the climb.
With you, my soul feels safe and warm,
I'll seek you always, until the end of time.

You're like a breath of fresh air on a long-winded day.
Your sweet message keeps my worries at bay.
You're like the cat's meow and a sweet kitten's grin.
Any word from you makes a special day's end.  
You're like the bee's knees when it comes to your love.
You make me feel like it's come from above.
You're like, "Oh my stars," oh, how you shine on me.
I can't believe I get to be loved by you for free.  
You're a sight for sore eyes, and mine are so sore.
Looking at you, I could gaze forevermore.
You're the butterflies in my stomach every time I'm near.
I can't help but feel these butterflies; they just give me cheer.

To say I have the best time with you would be simple speech,
But I truly have the best time wherever we may meet.
You bring sunshine to a day that’s been covered by fear,
You’ve brought back the feeling of being loved and held dear.
The way you come up behind me with those sweet touches of yours, I feel so fine,
Like a gemstone that’s been put on display.
This beautiful, precious stone, never to be hidden away.
The way you tell me, “Come back here,” just for one big kiss...
Man, your kisses are so sweet, they’re always deeply missed.
I’m glad you love touching me as much as I enjoy touching you.
This feeling of our playfulness is something beautiful and new.
Just remember, no matter what we may go out to do,
I’ve always said I'd watch garbage at the dump, just to be beside of you.

His words, like honey, stick to me,
Soft and sweet,
He melts my heart into a puddle at his feet.
Each phrase he speaks, a tender, warm glow is formed,
This glow ignites my soul into a gentle swarm.

My muse, your mind, a light, sharp and bright,
With a heart so strong, you've held me from the start.
One word from you ignites my soul's delight,
Your love's the flame that kindles all my art.
Your words, like rivers, rush through my heart and pen,
They carve out my dreams, inspiring each line I write.
A single smile, your voice, and I'm alive again,
You fill my world with colors bold and bright.
No time away can dim the love your strength has sown,
My muse, my man,
Through every storm, your heart remains my home,
With you, my soul finds peace where love resides.
Baby, you're the song I'll always sing,
Your words, your love, my endless stream of joy.
With every breath, my heart will soar and cling,
My muse, my man, my love, my bringer of joy!

Together, there is an electric thrill.
Fingertip touches cause heat, making quickening sparks; winds of short, deep breaths break into breathless lines and pants of urgency.
Together, the connection deepens the physical, sensual, and emotional pull between us.
A pounding pulse between two hands, then the breath between forms mystical embers.
Then, rolls of tides flow, causing our souls' awakening.
With our soul-stirring, earth-shattering bond, it makes earthquakes that shake the body.
That all-surrendering kind of touch and the oneness together flow like rivers, always timeless, between the ambient connection of stars.

Love is a skill; some have it, some do not.
Love happens to be something everyone should be taught.
Then there are people who love so fiercely,
it makes your soul consume all that’s given with a yearning, dearly.
They show love in such simple ways,
to help those who struggle get through their days.
Just a simple message or a once-upon-a-time thought—
these people are special and should never be forgot.
When you meet someone who was born with or has mastered this skill,
you know in your heart that this thing called love is so real.
I happen to know one of these empathetic souls.
You can see the love shine from him wherever he goes.
Just the smile on his face, or the squint in his eye,
makes me so glad I get to call him my guy!

When you meet a walking love letter,
Someone who doesn't know how much they matter,
This love letter doesn't realize it's lighting up rooms,
Rooms once darkened by such gloom.
This love letter shifts atmospheres, carrying great inspiration.
This love letter turns every sad day or day I'm down into a beautiful situation.
This love letter fills hearts with such beautiful love,
This love letter, to me, is surely sent from above.

Time drags slow, a terrible ache,
Distance small large, Yet when the motion  can makes my spirit break.
Yes, no ring, no vow, no married tie,
Yet your love lifts my soul to the sky.
  
Your words, they pour from a heart so true,
Spark my smile, make my world brand-new.
Not just sweet talk or a fleeting glance,
But depths of feeling that make my heart dance.  
Our bond still sings, though it’s stretched and worn,
But silence stings where your warmth was born.
You’d ache, you’d be said, and your heart would cry,
Now days slip past, and I wonder why.   your voice would fly,
Now I hunt echoes, chasing where you lie.
Are you fading, my love, slipping away?
Or does your heart still beg me to stay?  
From the start, you’ve burned in my mind’s core,
My love, my light, I could not adore more.
Though time and space try to tear us apart,
You’ll pulse forever in the beat of my heart.

Baby, you know me,
Though it hasn’t been long.
Baby, you know me,
Even know I’m not that strong.  
Baby, you know I’m emotionally charged,
Yet all it takes is your voice to make it fine.
Baby, you know I’ve given you my heart,
Though it’s been yours since the very first sign.  
Baby, I know I drive you crazy,
Even when you won’t say it, time and again.
It’s amazing how much a gentleman you’ve always been,
Your patience and grace never seem to end.  
Baby, I hate when I upset you or we fuss,
I’m trying so hard not to be too much.
Baby, your kindness pulls me through the storm,
Your steady heart keeps my soul warm.  
Baby, let’s dance through the highs and the lows,
With every step, our love only grows.
Baby, you’re my haven, my safest place,
Forever I’ll cherish your warm embrace.

I'm going to love you
More than yesterday and even more than the day before.
I'll never forget your face when I'm shutting the car door.
I'm going to love you more than the spaces in between our time,
And even more when I'm aching, almost heartbroken, just wanting your hand in mine.  
I'll never let the space feel like a wall that's been put up between.
I'm going to love you more and more every day; trust me, you're seen.
I'll never stop or give up on us, though sometimes your girl can be...too much.
I'm going to keep trying to be the best I can be—why be in a rush?  
I'll never feel as if I'm losing you, if you keep loving me the way I am.
I'm certain that's not a problem, 'cause baby, you're my man.
I'll never grow tired of the way you look at me, as if I'm a sight to behold.
I'm fairly certain your eyes have made me feel like gold.  
I'll love you for more than three months, as you can plainly see,
'Cause baby, I'm not going anywhere—you mean everything to me.
So I'll continue to love you more than yesterday, more than we can count.
I'm going to love you forever; I believe that's a wonderful amount.

Like liquid flowing from the mountainside, endless to the land below,
That’s how my heart fills with your love and starts to overflow.
A symphony of liquid dances upon the rocks, coming from above,
That’s the sound of the beautiful ways we share our sweetest love.
The deep roar and rush of this liquid’s fall,
That’s the love deep within my heart, you, my all.
The liquid’s radiant rainbow in the curtain of the fall’s depths,
Shows the colorful brightness you brought into my life with a single breath.
This cascade shimmers in the sun’s bright light.
It’s like you, my star shining in the night.
In every symphony, whisper, and shimmering rainbow hue,
This waterfall of love, my baby, is the endless love I feel for you.

I love the touch of our faces so close so near,
Our skin entwines, so soft, so textured, yet clear.
Our closeness wraps these hearts in flame,
You makes me feel you've  always know my name.
Our touches ignite a soul’s bright fire
This love, this spark, its you  I’ll never tire.
So close to you, I long to dive within,
To live, to breathe, inside of your skin

Have you ever gazed into the eyes of your soul's other half,
Where dreams weave a winding, almost  enchanted path?
How do you tell him your heart yearns for more than he sees,
His presence a fire that sets your soul so free?
His being consumes, a great gift to this earth,
Worth more than gold, a treasure of worth.
His eyes paint a landscape, a vision so wide,
A world deep within where I’d love to reside.  
If fate offered choices, I’d choose him each day,
His darling, his sweetheart, forever I'd stay.
With honey-sweet whispers, our love would unfold,
Bound by his gaze, more precious than gold.

Did you know, when we met, you lit up my skies?
You always seemed such a gentle soul, with the kindest eyes.
Your voice, a melody I'll never forget,
A rhythm of calmness since the day we met.
You've been there for me when my days were rough,
You still held my heart when the world around felt tough.
With every word of advice or reassurance you give,
You've made my life a brighter place to live.
So here’s my heart just for you in every line,
For all that you are and all that I call mine,
May my love surround you even when I'm not near, so pure and true.
Because the world is more beautiful with a wonderful man like you.

When I close my eyes, it’s your face I see,
The face of relief, calming deep inside me.  
Your face, the very thought of you brings a smile,
Where sometimes tears linger for a while.
The boldness of your expressions, the way I read your eyes,
A silent language only my heart recognizes.  
Your voice, my sun, warms my soul’s eternal flame,
Igniting love that time can never tame.
Your resilience shines when times are tough,
A strength that proves you’re more than enough.  
How awestruck I am by my man’s heart—kind, yet strong,
Standing tall through days that feel so long.
Your steady hands hold my wildest dreams tight,
Our fingers entwined, a perfect fit in love’s light.  
When we touch, you hold me as if you know,
I never want you to let me go.
Please, let this moment linger, let it stay,
A timeless bond that never fades away.  
With you, my love, every moment we share,
Feels like forever, a wish suspended in air.
Together, we weave a life so divine,
Every second with you, I’m grateful you’re mine.

For some crazy reason, she's jealous of me; her eyes like darts on my form.

Is it my silly smile or my artistic ways? But what she doesn't know is, I want her place.

I'd easily take her spot by him,

where she sits, where she lays. Man,

I could be with him in her spot for days.

He sees her hair, hears her laugh, and he sleeps so close;

her name is spoken in his voice.

But she doesn't know I’d give up all I am to be her, in his heart, his only choice.

She guards him fiercely but doesn’t see him as clearly as me.

But she doesn't know I’d trade so much to be.

I walk away, knowing this can't be true, yet still I dream

of being her,
but she doesn't know he's still my everything.

You can blaze like fire, maybe a shooting star,
You can slash through the dark and charge afar.
You can smash the chains, you can leap the walls,
No one can stop your future's call.
No rope can bind you, no cage can hold,
You will crush the rock, you can break the mold.
Your heart ignites, your spirit flies,
You can color the sky where shadows die.
But when the storm seems to begin to fade,
A soft hand cuts through the shade.
They are not one to control, they don't demand,
Yet they stand like trees on your land.
You need no lead, your spark's alive,
But the soft hand warm hold helps you thrive.
Like roots that split the biggest stone apart,
They've got your back, they hold your heart.

I kissed you in my heart’s hot light, a heated fire so fierce and true,
Your face shines the brightest within my sight, my dreams I dream  are all of you.
I look at you, my heart beats a special rhythm; your smile is my every morning song.
Your laugh, your touch—I love them so much; with you, I know I can't go wrong.
When the smallest amount of miles keep us apart, I look to your picture near.
Each look ignites a spark to heat this heart and dry my lonely tear.
You're in my thoughts both day and night, the star in my sky that never fades.
Each beat of my heart feels your love as your soul invades.
I want to be the one to make you smile each day, to wrap you in my care,
To hold you close through storms' cold ways, and show my love is always there.
I give my heart; it's yours to keep, though there could be a chance it might break in two.
I'd love you still, my feelings so deep; my heart belongs to you.
My love for you is worth the chance, though pain might come to call.
I'd give my heart in love's sweet caress and never let you fall.
I miss your big days, loud and bold, when joy lights up the sky,
Your quiet times, so soft, so small, when only silent whispers fly.
Through days of cheer or care you share, through feelings great and small,
You're in my heart; I will always feel you there, my love will never fall.
In every moment, bright or dim, my heart sings out your name,
Big dreams or small, you're everything, my love will stay the same.

Regardless of time or distance,
my heart aches to be with you.  
I miss your face,
my calm amidst life's storms; even a picture brings comfort.  
Spending time together is even better. When missing you feels overwhelming,
I sense your presence—your breath in mine,
your sight in my eyes,
your warmth enveloping me.
I feel our love and togetherness,
our sweet destiny.  
Missing you is inevitable,
but the joy of being with you makes it worthwhile.  
Missing you is simply a part of our connection.

When a cloudy thought begins to chase that smile away,
I've already chosen the sun to light up your darkest day.

I dream in vividness and colors so bright, I speak with gentle cheer,
So you may take a deep breath and breathe when heavy doubts draw near.

In every roadblock, I'll believe in you
With steadfast faith, I'll help you break through.

So you can always lean on me when deep shadows start to grow,
My heart will shine the light through to you; I'm here if you need to know.

Some days I fade into the color gray,
A measly shadow passed along the way.
Seems like people walk through me as if I'm air,
It's almost like I'm not really there.

But then came you, and I feel known.
In your eyes, I don't feel alone.
You know the spark that's hid inside.
It's you who've made it come alive.

You've found all the pieces I've misplaced,
There have been tears cried just for you.
They are just from my ache of needing you too.
You've spoken my name like it has a powerful weight,
Like I'm no longer lost, and you've been worth the wait.
Where others have just given a glance, you truly see me.
Not who I was, but all I'll be.
In every night's silence in the dark,
You find and trace the light within my heart.

So when these days I seem to vanish and I seem so small,
You see me through all of it, you see me in all.
In your gaze, I always feel so new;
I feel visible, real, and special because of you.

The overwhelming moment our souls collided,
This insane connectivity of your presence and mine sure made these feelings hard to hide.
In the moment our eyes met intentionally, there was that cosmic feeling that felt just right.
Like two stars that had passed galaxies before finally colliding in the darkest night.
This internal light, lit for only us, glowed.
But those eyes of yours pulled me in so intensely, it was easy to show.
Through all these sleepless nights of you in my mind, it's like your face is in every shadow.
Your tight hold—I'll never let that feeling of you go.
When you're away, whether five miles or two, or God forbid, even more, I know your grip on my heart is a lovely stain.
Dear heavens above, how are you in my veins?
I'll be the first to admit this obsession is inescapable and seems almost unholy.
But this uniting of our souls, like two flames burning into one now only,
This peace I have found in surrendering my love to you isn't so much like an obsession, as others might view it.
It's a timeless declaration that our souls are connected forever, like they were just meant to fit!

Forgive my attachment, it grips too tight,
My silly ways that spin in flight.
You fill my days with the suns radiant glow,
A warmth from you that makes my spirit flow.  
Your laughter, your words heals, as if they were a soothing balm,
It revives my soul, restores my calm.
Your touch ignites, a blazing spark,
So fierce it starts a fire right in the dark.  
My love for you runs deep and wide,
A rushing tide which I cannot hide.
Just to steal a beat, added with fleeting rhyme,
To stand with you Ray—in forever’s time.

My sweetest man, with our souls tied,
A beautiful secret bond between us where love resides.
No one could know the power of this gentle flame,
This quiet call inside my soul that speaks your name.  
Your kiss, a rush of a flashing bright light,
Always warms my heart through any endless night.
Each tender touch from each other, with loves soft caress,
We weave together as one in sweet loves excess.  
Your hugs, so close, so tight how they hold me near,
My haven you are where all doubts we have disappear.
Our hearts have entwined, leaving no space between,
Our two souls as one, a love beautifully serene.  
But it's in its distance that it weaves a wistful ache,
A longing soft, but enough my heart does break.
My world seems to feel dim without your glow,
Each moment my soul awaits for you to show.  
Its when I see you in the dawn’s first ray,
Your smile baby shines a warmth that lights my day.
My hands always  reach out to empty breeze in the air,
Its then I  feel your love, still lingering there.  
No miles can dim this love in which we share,
My sweetest man, babu you’re everywhere.
In every breath between, our bond holds true,
My heart, my home, belongs to you.

Give yourself some grace.
Don't let others jump ahead in your race.
Even when you're feeling your worst,
like when you're balancing so much,
love yourself a little extra right now; don't let anyone land a single punch.
Take the words spoken to you; let them hit the wall.
Don't let someone's words make you crumble. it almost makes you fall.
Most of all, don't forget to love yourself from the start.
Let only those who support you kindly fill your heart.
You deserve such beautiful and bright things.
Don't let others take away the joy that smile brings.
Don't forget to love yourself. You are a sweet and kind man.
You're a force to be reckoned with; you deserve to stand!

We never know the direction the wind will blow,
Never know how quickly or slowly the storms turn.
We never know the way the birds will fly,
Never know how far it is to the sky.
We were never meant to know how things go or how fast things change.
The only thing is we must simply trust
that the direction we go or the way we choose is all a part of the plan.

Walking in love's bright light,
Where warmth touches skin,
Not hot enough to burn,
But penetrating enough to make you feel
The presence of this love still.
Walking in love's bright light is not scarring;
It holds you like a warm blanket in the cold.
Take me to my love's bright light,
The light that makes me shine,
The one that makes me glow,
This beautiful, bright light of love means more than it will ever know.

My love, you're so wise, you're like a river, your mind,
Ever changing, flowing so wide,
The currents move the clouds within the shadows of the day.
Then deep within, where your silent waters lie, is a pool of peace awaiting a say.
Like willow trees trembling in the evening wind's breath,
Your thoughts may shiver, restless in their flight, but, baby, close your eyes—feel my love's soft hand beneath.
A steady, safe space to guide you through the night.
The oak stands firm when storms roar and may bend its bough,
So too your soul, resilient, finds its calm.
Each breath you take is sacred, here and now—with me.
Rest, my heart, where starlight weaves its lace, with our love a meadow, boundless, soft, and free.
In every pause, in the stillness, you'll find your mind's true space—
A haven for you and me, carved out in peace.

As tears slip slowly past these big brown eyes,
Like shards of glass falling from the sky,
Tears for my love, whom I call mine but cannot fully claim as my own.
But being in your arms sure feels like a place I want to always call home.
Tears falling for the ache I feel where our bodies last touched.
My eyes fill with tears from the love I have for you.
These tears fall because I need you so much in the darkness.
It's because the night belongs to her, and I cannot be a part of it.
My tears will fall intermittently, but in all the moments I'm with you, I finally feel seen.
The tears return for your love as much as I want to hold you forever, but I can't sustain it just for me. Tears of a love, of what I feel we could and should be.
What a beautiful and appreciated wonder, sweetheart.  My heart is yours, and I give you mine for free.
But this heart I clasp, yet it cannot be bent completely to me.
I know it's not something that hasn't ever crossed your mind.
I can't imagine my life without you, and I never will have to. I'll gladly endure hardship to be with you, because I know you love me too.
But this jealousy I feel of how she is seen and all the time she gets to spend.
Baby for these tears will fall but for you my love will never end!
I sit here alone, no one's fault but my own.
I'll sit here alone forever, waiting, dreaming of you with me, and letting the tears fall in hopes that one day I'll have you all with me.

You're my baby, the one in my heart and my sweetest delight.
You're the warmth of the morning sun and the stars in my night.
Your voice is my melody, your tender touch is my home,
With you, my baby, my true love, I'm never really alone.
Your eyes so deep hold a space where I'm safe and free,
My baby, you're my safe haven of love, just you and me.
Through life's random storms and through all the sunshine of the days, you're steady, you're true,
My baby, my forever, my heart will always belong to you.
In every whisper in my ear, each moment we share, you make my soul sing,
My baby, you're my reason, my happy days, my everything.
So here's to our love, may it continue to grow; we know it won't fade.
My baby, my love, with you in my life, I'm never alone and never afraid.