You Give to Me

I've waited so long
to feel like this
So much more
Than just one kiss

Heart outstretched
Senses engaged
The fire within
Starting to Rage

I convince myself
I'll be happy
No matter what
The event

That the time
spent with you
Is all
That was meant

To get through
This time
Is harder than it seemed
I ask myself
What can be?

I want to be happy
Safe and secure
I want to be loved
When it seems
there is none

I want to sit with the hand
of my true love so dear
As we rock on the porch
in our retirement years

I want to plan
Live, Love
and Strive
With someone so kind,
Wonderful
And caring
By my side

I know what it means now
I can see it so clear
To be here with you
Was what I had feared

You've taken it away
This fear down inside
I know I can be loved
And want it for my life

So even if
It cannot be you
The memories will
keep shining through

Because you have shown me
What love's all about
The truth of my heart
That was dying to get out

You've set me free
From my guilt and
My shame
You've opened me completely
I'll never be the same