Dear You

I laid eyes upon this gem
A gem I knew I might
Keep it safe with all my heart
And my soul with unconditional strength
To defend and to sustain
To build a bridge to gain
Forever willing to break my back
Just to see you smile again

I got my chains uncuffed
From my wrist, allowing me to reach for you
Showing possibilities that it might never be true
Am I not shouting loud enough right in front of you

I'm the loudest cliché you'll ever hear
Coming from my mouth that speaks of truth
Sorrows and remorse bursting my ear
But you reached your hands out to soothe, me

Following you into darkness and light
Without questioning to where we're going
Till the horn blows, and till the siren sings

Dear you
My heart it beats, it beats so quickly
Listening to my bones rattle under my skin
My palms moist and my knees are weakening
My world stops and I hear myself breathing

I'll hold you and I’ll keep you under shelter
To show you love you'll never know

To love is to give
And I have given you, my everything