If I am Lucky

I remember the first time I met you, like it was yesterday.

Your beautiful smile, your eyes, just blew me away.

I knew there was something, you just couldn’t see it.

I know now it was love, I truly believe it.

I don’t know how you feel deep in your heart,

but that particular day, I know that was the start.

I look forward to every moment I get to spend with you,

but sometimes I question, if you feel the same way too.

During my darkest days, you were there to lift my spirit.

What I wouldn’t give, for those three words, just to hear it.

But love is something you cannot demand,

you came into my life, I believe, by the grace of god’s hand.

I love you more than words can say,

I’m indebted to god, a debt I can’t repay.

But I can make a promise, to both him and you,

that you are my life, and that I will stay true.

I cannot ask god for you to share my same feeling,

but if you do not, I can ask him for healing.

I know one day I will look back on my life,

and if I am lucky, I will have you as my wife.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this poem after my girlfriend told me she needed some time to think about what she wanted. We've known each other for two years but have only been together for a few months. Her only two serious relationships ended badly and she's afraid, I think, to commit herself fully to our relationship. I think telling her how I felt scared her. Surprisingly, it only took me 15 minutes or so to write this.

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ForeverLonely's picture

What a sweet poem! I love it! And it is true, you can't force love but when it happens it is the most amazing thing ever to happen to a person, and if she doesn't feel the same way then God will heal you. Good luck! :)