It's You

There are these fleeting moments of clarity when our chaotic world slows.
And for that ever so brief time there is a unique degree of perspective 
In that instant we can see so clearly what we should have always known

Like a wayward time traveler, we can relive the emotions of our past with perfect clarity
The feeling is so vivid and yet deeply enriched through the lens of who we are now
We need only open our heart to the feelings once lost in a life moving far too fast.

So, ask me what I see when I close my eyes
Between the regret and self loathing, for paths not taken, I see something remarkable 
A story of mistakes, heart break and unbreakable love. My story, no, our story

I see a girl in a red shirt skipping my way, her blue eyes cut right through me
Her smile, her laughter, her everything seems so familiar - safe - forever
Even now I'm speechless.  Every part of me begs her - marry me please

I see a boy caught in a feeling so strong he can't possibly understand it
He writes her, calls her, courts her and then breaks her heart
Even now I can feel his fear - I want to scream at him - marry her please!

I see a girl madly in love with a boy and she would follow him anywhere
She knows it's so much more than a crush, even when no one seems to see it
Even now I am in awe of her strength.  Every part of me begs her - Don't give up on me

I see a boy angry and confused, the last girl he was close to broke him deeply
He runs.  He panics. He can't let anyone in again.  He is terrified but doesn't know why
Even now I can feel his fear - I want  to scream at him - Marry her Please!

I see a girl whose love seem unbreakable as she leaves home for new adventure
She is confident she has her boy and she willingly gives him her everything
Only now I see she deserves better - I want to beg her forgiveness 

I see a boy who couldn't see light in the world not matter how bright it may be
He can't hide his pain and hate so instead he buries it in bravado and drugs
Why can't he see - Not feeling isn't the answer.  I want to scream at him - Marry her PLEASE

I see a girl who loves a boy but loves herself enough to let him go
She can't understand why he can't see how he hurts her and she regrets letting him in
Now I see how hard this was for her - I am so sorry.  You should have run

I see a man broken, alone, scared and searching for purpose beyond the pain
He was so consumed with self loathing he never saw how deep he let her in
Finally he sees, but she no longer follows him.  I want to scream at him Marry HER PLEASE!

I see a woman strong, beautiful and hurting.  
She knows she was right to leave but not being together feels so wrong.
I wish I could tell her now  - In every way you saved him

I see a man inspired by the realization that he loves her and always has.
Determination replaces his self loathing and passion overpowers his hate.
HURRY!!! I scream at at him MARRY HER PLEASE!!!

I see a woman who wants so badly to believe he has changed. But now she is scared
Her everything wants to melt for him but is he the boy she once loved? Is it real?
Oh my love - you deserve much better but I know his love for you is real

I see a man who desires only one thing in the world and nothing else will suffice
He will spend is life making amends for the pain he caused but it's not living without her
He asked her to take a leap of faith, he asks her to marry him.

I see her melt.  She is tired.  Tired from having to be so strong, tired of doubting herself
She needs him.  Needs him to be the man she saw in that boy so long ago
A burden he is happy to take. She taught him to be strong and how to love her and only her.

I see your husband and how in some ways the rolls have reversed
Maybe you feel scared, maybe you think youve lost yourself in the kids, maybe you feel regret
My bride - you should know it's my turn.  I will follow you anywhere.  

You see, everytime I close my eyes I see the true you and I will never lose sight
When you need me I am your strength, your compass, your heart.  Whatever you ask of me
You saved me so that I could be your strength and your protector

So go ahead and ask me what I see.  
I will tell you the story of a girl who loved a boy so much she saved him 
So he could be the man who loved a woman so much she could feel safe and rest in him