it's evident that the one thing
the one thing we need above all else
above all else in this life
food
water
shelter
even if these things ceased to exist
and even if the sun didn't shine
and even if the rain didn't fall
and even if gold never glistened
and even if there were never gold at all
the only thing we need
is each other
the only thing I need
is you
because the blood pumping in my veins
isn't what keeps me alive these days
it's your smile
and your laugh
and your comfort
and your love
it's you
let life wreak havoc on this weary heart
for I know where my true strength lies
it resigns in a place deeper than my soul
yes that's where our connection resides
the air I breathe
from earth to sea
and I know it is only but truly true
the only thing
that I will ever need
in this very life
and after
is you
Aug 27, 2014
Aug 27, 2014 at 11:23 PM UTC
it's evident that the one thing
the one thing we need above all else
above all else in this life
food
water
shelter
even if these things ceased to exist
and even if the sun didn't shine
and even if the rain didn't fall
and even if gold never glistened
and even if there were never gold at all
the only thing we need
is each other
the only thing I need
is you
because the blood pumping in my veins
isn't what keeps me alive these days
it's your smile
and your laugh
and your comfort
and your love
it's you
let life wreak havoc on this weary heart
for I know where my true strength lies
it resigns in a place deeper than my soul
yes that's where our connection resides
the air I breathe
from earth to sea
and I know it is only but truly true
the only thing
that I will ever need
in this very life
and after
is you
For my best friend.
(C) Maxwell 2014
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