Why

Wondering aloud to myself, and 

the conversation twists, and 

I start thinking over all the why's between us...

all the things we couldn't share

because we were robbed,

all the milestones missed 

as we grew older, and time kept running away...

but, ultimately it doesn't matter,

because you're mine,

and I found you after many adventures 

and misadventures...

after all the years of our youth had passed, 

and it was a terrible thing for us both,

but now, it doesn't matter 

because we have each other and the dark times

are over now, and that's why I cling to you,

because I can, and I swore I'd never let go

if only, if only....and the dream manifested

and the pure joy I felt in knowing that you're real,

and the happiness that you are really mine,

and all the things that we share now 

and things that we will soon share as time goes on...

and that, dear mother, is why,

you have that tear in your eye;

because you feel my love for you...

and you will always feel it,

as long as my heart beats,

as long as I draw breath, 

I will show you all that I feel for you

because I love you.