when you leave

when you leave
ev'ry fiber of my being
aches with an emptiness,
with a fear that cannot be measured.
i love you
with ev'ry bit of me
and life without you by my side
would be hell on earth.
but when you are with me,
everything i see and hear,
everything i feel and say
is right,
perfect,
and heaven is within my grasp.
i love you
and ev'ry moment i am with you
makes the other moments worthwhile.
i love you
and i can't help myself.
i feel stupid,
helpless,
afraid,
pretty,
beautiful,
confused...
and i wouldn't want it
any other way.

~ January 28, 2009 ~