Broken Teacups

x. amar prem [eternal love]

oh, and darling, i remember how we danced that night

underneath the shooting stars and the warmth of their light

i remember how you took my hand and twirled me around

and we swayed as our heartbeats created the sweetest sound

the heat from the burning fires ignited our passions

and stole from our mind every sense of ration

you had me hypnotized as we moved together

you made me feel like that moment could last forever

the colors of ecstasy burst all around us

and watching them with you was a major bonus

the beauty of the simplicity we had visited that night

deeply set my very soul alight

and as you covered me with that scratchy old blanket

and wrapped your arms around me, acting all protective

i felt something sparkle inside my heart,

something that promised we'd never stay apart

and as the last firecrackers embraced the night sky

you took me in your arms and looked deep into my eyes

and you told me you loved me and darling, i told you i did too

and then you showered me with happiness of which i never knew

so when i think of that night so long ago, i can't help but smile

and remember how you showed me all of my heart's desires

and though some would say we were young and we were stupid

and i'd agree – we made our own mistakes, all thanks to cupid

i wouldn't completely succumb to their harsh ideas

because i don't think what we had has truly disappeared

they think the fire we felt has long been extinguished

as we're older now and our passion should have diminished

but when you cook breakfast in the kitchen with me when we wake

and you laugh so loud that your belly rumbles and shakes

and your arms wrap around me as my alarm rings at dawn

i know that those feelings can never really be gone

when you solve your crossword while i read a book

and when you sit late at night, massaging my foot

i can't stop thinking about how you don't realize your worth

and that to me, you're the universe and so much more

because, darling, when you smile at me, i can still see stars in your eyes

and i know that no matter what, our love will never die

when you hold my hand i still feel like i'm on cloud nine

and when you simply look at me, i know you'll always, always be mine