Your Heart...

I may not know the words to say

That will take your breath away,

Nor do I know what to do

To show you how I feel is true.

I may not know how to make it last

But you know of my chequered past.

Yet, you’re still here talking to me

That’s infinitely more than what I could foresee.

You’re looking for signs that this might be true;

That I truly do love you.

You don’t know if you’ll feel the same

And may think this is all just a game.

Verily, while you’ve been through hell

And there are some things that you can’t tell;

It isn’t because you don’t trust me well,

You wanna be sure that your heart has a place for me to dwell.

Nonetheless, I’m still here by your side

And by the laws of etiquette and courtesy shall I abide.

Far from wanting to be a bad dream or living nightmare,

You’re looking for someone with whom everything you’ll share.

I am not the sort to do the whole

“I will promise you everything” part

But, honey, I will not fold

For in this hand, I want to win your heart…

Last Reprieve...

If one day,

I forget all words to say,

And I should lose my way,

By my side, I pray you'll stay.

Remember all the times you smiled,

Remember the joy you felt when

We talked of plans for the future.

Most of all, remember how much I loved you then.

If one day, I should go,

I pray you know how much I love you so.

Know that I am at peace then

And know that by your side, I will stand.

Remember all that we used to do,

Remember that you were loved too,

Remember all that I'd write for you,

Most of all, remember that everything I said was true.

If one day, you should find yourself alone,

Think of the times we'd talk on the phone.

Think of how we'd often speak in loving tones,

With words so sweet, we'd feel soft to our bones.

Worry no more and rest your weary head,

For it is no fit way to honour the dead.

Laugh, dance, sing, and please try

Your very best not to cry.

If one day, I should leave,

Wear not your sadness on your sleeve.

I beg that you do not grieve

You were my one last reprieve.

Second Chance...

It’s not often that I find myself in love,

But this time it is true.

For every time we talk,

I feel myself falling even more for you.

I’m sure you’ve heard all the lines before,

About how pretty you are,

Or how much they truly adore you,

Or perhaps even compared you to a beautiful star.

I know not of what I can offer you,

Only to say that what I feel is true;

That maybe, just maybe, it’ll last your whole life through

And that you’ll have a life free of rue.

It’s not just the sweet sound of your voice

Or the way you smile;

But when you laugh in joy,

Oh, how you make it all worthwhile.

I haven’t had much luck this life

And though I’ve been through untold strife;

I’m still afraid I’ll scare you away

With the things I do or say.

Here’s to hoping you’ll take my hand,

Whisper to me that you understand,

That everything will be fine

And that you’ll be mine.

In return, I promise to stay

By your side, come what may,

To make you happy each and every day,

To never stray,

And to cherish you in every way.

For You...

Something in your eyes

And the way you look tonight.

Makes me smile and forget my sighs

Honey, you put the moon to shame in its light

Using only your skin, so fair.

It’s always these little things

Like how you always seem to care;

It’s all these little things that dulls life’s stings.