How can you not understand
how much I change
every single moment you are near me.

I existed before you.
I will exist after you.
But those two people
would not recognize each other in a mirror.

I am still learning who I am with you.
So are you, I suppose.

I know that I love you.
I know that the course of my life
ends up somewhere better
for having loved you.  

Hold me, my love.
Don't let go.
Until you want to.