i started to write for you today
but the words got caught in my throat
the way my breath leaves me
when i whisper your name
or when you tell me you love me

because you leave me breathless
and then breathe back into me
love

there are no words for what (you are) to me
what you mean to me
in this moment in time
and for the rest of our lives

phrases just scratched out
that don't even speak to the way
you fill me with life
you make me shine
you polish my soul
into something more beautiful
yes
i'm beautiful
i think
because of you

when my words fall short
and my tongue can't speak
carve my heart into your hands
and feel me
let your heart be quiet in this still night
and listen
because i think i can say so much more
when we don't speak
and i can hear so much more
when i let myself fall into you

broken
torn
mended
breathless
amazed
awestruck

(simply let me say)
i am
in love
with you