I Love You

When I tell you ''I love you,''
And you laugh and say "I know, "
I don't think you understand what I mean.
I always want to be by your side,
Having your full attention.
I want to touch you ever so gently,
Just to feel your warmth.

My heart beats for you,
Even though my brain knows I won't win you.
No matter what we are doing,
I never want it to end.

You are like a newly discovered jewel,
Set out on display for everyone to see.
Not allowed to be touched,
Yet I still try,
Breaking through the glass that is wrapped around your heart,
Alas, all I've made is a scratch.

You are on my mind all day,
And every day!
No matter what I do,
I can't get you out of my mind!
Don't be scared,
All I wish to do with you,
Is merely embrace you.
My thoughts aren't sick,
Just entirely unrealistic,
Like a chick flick.

I do things that surprise myself,
Just as much as they surprise you.
I find myself staring at you,
And I try not to show it,
But maybe you've already noticed.
I look away once I realize what I'm doing,
But someone has to have already seen.
You're beautiful,
So much that my artistic muse speaks, And I see myself drawing you in my head.
I've never been one who cared about looks,
But suddenly I'm not used to seeing you everyday anymore.

I love the way you talk to me,
Your voice is soothingly sexy.
You don't notice it,
But I could fall asleep to your singing.
I love your laugh,
I make sure it's mostly directed at me,
Even if I can't tell what I say to you.
I love how we have so much in common,
So I don't look crazy by myself.
I love how you listen to me go on about my obsessions,
But don't you know?
No matter who I love,
None of them, and I mean none of them,
Are loved the way I love you.

So, from now on when I say "I love you,"
And you say "I know,"
Now you'll truly understand,
Just how much I mean it.