I watch, as you add color to your smile.

There’s nothing wrong with the vision that I see,

But you have a desire to enhance your naturalness,

To be something even more beautiful than what you are.

Too often critical of yourself

Even though there is no need.

I can’t count the times that I’ve sat and gazed at you,

Mesmerized by each movement,

Fascinated by your charm,

With a sudden desire,

To hold you in my arms and breathe you inside.

Caught by your magic

And experiencing feelings often denied.

I don’t guess you’ll ever know what lies in my thoughts

Or the dreams and memories I have to hide.

Feeling so close, yet so far.

Wishing things were different.

That pathways were more clearly marked

And destinies better defined.

However, I guess I must just treasure each precious day

For tomorrow holds no promises

And I may no longer have the chance,

To watch as you add color to your smile.