i have loved you for so long
my heart knew before my mind could comprehend
before the first time my eyes met you
even before the first words of hello.

i have loved you for so long
in my iniquities and yours
despite what you have lacked in thoughts
and what i never speak in words.

i have loved you for so long
in all the hurts i have felt and caused
through all jealousies and utmost pride each our own
through much pain and many sacrifices.

yet i have loved for so long
you, whose one smile invokes heaven to fall on earth
whose love for me has made me invincible
with all my countless weaknesses and unworthy self.

your love has been so patient and true
i am unsure how time was able to bear us
yet still we hold even stronger and more in love
i have loved you, stranger, for so long
i can't wait to love you even more.

i love you.