Have I?

Have I told you lately, that I think you are brilliant at what you do?

Have I told you lately that I think you will be brilliant at anything you put your mind to?

Have I told you lately that, while I am often questioning and skeptical, I support whatever you choose to do?

Have I told you lately that you created some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen?

Have I told you lately how amazing it is that you have made things which will still stand long after we are gone?

Have I reminded you lately that you have already accomplished more than our parents did in a lifetime?

Have I admitted lately that my faith in you is absolute?

Somewhere along the way, some things went wrong

choices were made

the family changed

and life hasn't quite been the same

but that's okay.

I think that perhaps your faith in yourself was shaken

and I have been remiss in reminding you

that you are the person who makes me believe anything is possible

that with you by my side,
I know in my heart there is no achievement to high to reach

that I believe you can be successful at everything, at anything, at whatever your heart desires.

Have I told you lately, that it's okay for dreams to change

and as long as I remain in yours

I will follow you wherever they may lead?

Have I told you lately, that while I am terribly afraid to follow my dreams,

and sometimes I worry that some of yours might be flights of fancy,
I still believe you should do what pleases you?

Sometimes I wish that you could see yourself through my eyes

the man who never falters

never gives up

can live through hell and achieve anything

the man who stands strong when the world falls apart

the man who refuses to compromise his principals for the shortcomings of others

the man who teaches me every day what unconditional love really means.

I know my love, that things are not always as they seem

and lately, there has been a space between us

a small gulf that feels like the endless sea

but I am truly here by your side

always along for the ride

even though sometimes I run and hide

I live to hear your voice calling me

saying

"Mine".

We grow older and become companions to disillusionment

our time here is finite

and that can put life in a slightly bitter light.

But you and I my love

you and I have existed throughout time

where I am yours and you are mine.

The sands of inevitability slip on by

but some things

like you and me

were always meant to be.