First Memory i remember the first time i saw m’lover sat in a library at a table with a book, hair down & flowing off her neck, back, and shoulders i saw the curls of gold that matched her eyes a spotlight that shimmered and surrounded m’lover as if it were a movie as if she were my new revelation, religion, my destiny i could feel the rest of the world blur as i focused on you perfect teeth, pink lips and a kind smile, your heart was full of love a soul of elastic that would always bounce back m’lover you were my best friend first and that always you will be m’love for you will never fade, in fact it has grown stronger every day three years has never felt so long and so short, i know we will be timeless beings, spirits that belong to nature to nature we will give back [together] m’lover you are… fire? water? a force so strong, so bold creative, free, flowing impactful, moving, awe-inspiring monumental force of passion and determination i fear the lives of those who stand in your way, attempt to oppose you but my favorite thing is when you prove someone wrong intelligence so growing and bountiful i listen, i watch, i learn i want to be a sponge that soaks up your water i want to be the fuel that ignites your flame i want to be immortal by your side m’lover i realize now that you make me want to live
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