Tonight, my friend, you enkindled me.
Because its so much better on paper, you said to me.
Because you proved to me that fidelity and love are not a myth.
Because you remembered something I said to you weeks ago.
Because you stayed around when it all fell apart, when I fell apart.
Because you heard me when all the world was deaf.

Tonight, my friend, you changed my mind.
I decided not to settle for solitude.
I decided that there are things I'll miss about this little town.
I decided to make myself a better person.
I decided to be the kind of friend a friend would like to have.
I decided not to give in to the often-prevailing darkness.

Tonight, my friend, you brought me joy.
Always you were my strength when I was weak.
Always will I be here for you to do the same.
Always you can count on me, rain or shine.
Always will you be a brother to me.
Always will I read Dickinson and think of you.

I like the things you say in bed the best
words that caress against skin like your finger grazes
sweet nothings that escape from your reckless mouth
when you are still drowsy from the veil of sleep

And all I can think about is how close I've gotten to you
never thought it'd happen...I never thought you'd choose
me, to open your heart to...to share your dreams and desires,
explain your fears to me...let me quell those raging fires.

Sweet words, you surround me with your love and gratitude.
And I'm simply intoxicated because I never thought I'd be,
the one to listen, the one who can brighten your day.
The one who'd clear up any misunderstandings,
the one who'll promise to stay.

Trusting was never my strength, but I'm ready to give in to you.
Getting this close was a risk, but given any other option I'll still choose,
You. The chance to share my heart...bare my soul and mind
allow myself to relish in a relationship I never thought I'd find.

And I long for the moment I can say without any evasions,
just how much you mean to me...
That everything we are, far surpasses everything I've ever imagined.
That opening up to someone is far greater than I ever thought it'd be.


Becoming closer...
I've finally found my release.

I wish my light could dimish your darkness
and heal all the wrongs done upon you
I wish my love could prevail
over every nightmare
and leave you resting in peace
but most of all I wish my love was enough