Thoughts of you have taken over me.
I no longer function as a solitary being.
You took over my heart long ago
And visions of our future I'm seeing.

The first time your lips met mine,
The first time you held me close,
The first time we made love,
The right decision I had chosen.

No longer were there empty spaces
Deep within my heart.
The love I could no longer deny.
No longer willing to be apart.

You brought focus to my life.
You complete me as a person.
You fill my dreams with hope.
Hope that this did happen for a reason.

You give me confidence to believe in myself.
Faith to believe in the power of love.
You brought happiness to my life.
All of it a gift from above.

But now we have hit a dark hour.
You are pushing me away.
My heart is breaking and lonely.
I never dreamt of this day.

You are trying to protect me.
And protection is not what I need.
Your love and friendship is what I want.
Oh, baby, can't you see.

No fear do I have
Of what our future might be.
For with you in my life
Only happiness do I see.

Yes, we may have struggles.
And there may be sacrifice.
But to give up our love and dreams?
I ask you, At what price?

We've seen what the future can hold.
And letting go I can't.
For one thing I do know,
Is that to me you were sent.

The man I have always dreamed of.
The one for which I have prayed.
If I turn to walk away now.
I know I will wish I stayed.

So you are bringing out the quality,
That you like about me less.
All your pushing, fears, and defences
Will result in showing my stubborness.

I refuse to give up our dreams.
My future is with you.
A lifetime of love is what we will have.
And there is nothing you can do.

For when I gave my heart to you
It was marked with "No Return".
The passion and love you've given me
In my heart will always burn.

So listen when I tell you,
What my heart is saying to you.
I'm here, I'm waiting, I'm yours,
And that is forever true.

I love you Richard!

© The Runaway Bride
June 29, 2002