I remember the way you held me
All through the lonely winter nights
An annoying best friend
A reluctant kiss

I remember all the poofy dresses
The sequins and smelly boutiques
Overpriced things that you could have make yourself
But at the end of the day, you were most beautiful as yourself

I remember all the long drives home
And all the things we talked of
Your hand in mine, your head on my shoulder
And how we always found a reason to stop in the dark

I remember the bright lights and the loud music
You were beautiful even though I laughed at you to hide it
Losing it all that night
And holding you in my arms all night

I remember all those hot summer nights
Held safe in your arms
Melting in your kiss, your skin was silk beneath my fingers
You were all I needed

I remember all the play fights in the barn
Being hit in the face with a rake
Punched in the stomach
Sit down, look into your eyes, and laugh

I remember your strong will
Dragging me down the driveway by my hair
Stuffing food down my throat, said I'd suffocate if I didn't swallow
Sitting on my head, pouring peroxide in my cuts

I remember the night before a week long leave
Watching you fall asleep for once
Wrapping my arms around your waist
You said it made you feel safe
Wishing you would never leave

I remember getting pounced on every morning
Yanking my feet away from your fingers
The notes you left on my pillow
And all the love they contained

I remember your sweet kiss
And the way I melted into it
The way you fit into my arms, like you belonged there
And how all the world just seemed right.

I remember the day you waved goodbye
Fresh cut roses on the dash
And the tears in your eyes
My heart heavy, having to turn my back.

I remember every step of that horse
Wanting you more with ever step
Breasts pressed against my back
Arms spread like we could fly

I remember standing by the creek bed
My arms around your waist
Staring into the water
Head on your shoulder, nothing could touch us

I remember that cold night
Sleeping in my car
Holding each other
So warm in your arms

I remember beautiful sapphire eyes
Touched my soul, changed me forever
Your small, strong fingers
The way they fit so perfectly into mine

My life before yours
I'll let nothing touch you I swear
Eternity just isn't long enough
For this love we share.