we were floating down the river, and your mother and a friend was there too, but I only had eyes for you. holding my hand, helping me stand, you blew away all my troubles with a single smile. we're not perfect, heavens no, but you've given me the strength to grow, all the shadows that lurk in my mind dissolved as I lost track of time. the sunlight dappled your face until I swore you were made of gold and lace, your eyes half closed as you look at me, and I so desperately wanted you to see how much I adore you, and I implore you, love yourself. love yourself just as much as I love you, love yourself until your heart splits in two. because really love, do you think I would stay if you didn't make all my lonely go away? everything I've ever wanted was in front of me, and I'll stay with you faithfully, if you promise to love me to a fault, to hold me when I fall apart. I've never loved myself. but you? I love you so much, your taste, your touch, and you make me forget what hating myself feels like, you make my heart soar with light. the day ended, as everything must, but I'll never forget what it feels like to be us.