To Surrender

To Surrender

I find it so hard to articulate,

How deeply and sincerely I care.

I wish you could read into my heart, to know

How pure my intentions are.

I have no agenda, I do not wish to take from you,

Any of the things you work so hard to earn.

What I seek from my partner is priceless.

My love, devotion and loyalty cannot be sold to the highest bidder.

I will only take the time you share freely and

Pride in knowing you will be

Successful in anything you strive to achieve.

I want to make a home for you, best friends and lovers,

A safe place to unwind from the world, to be open and free.

I do not wish to change who you are,

You have so many wonderful qualities I cherish,

You've illuminated so many things in me.

All I want is for you to be happy, loved and free.

It would be my pleasure to share all this with you,

I know that I am a pearl among grains of sand,

I have so much love to give.

Once you pierce the final veil with your eyes,

As we finally connect, I'll be completely at your mercy.

You are my first love, you could be my last love

..Someday, you need only ask.

This love is unconditional, the only act of betrayal,

Is if my own body betrays my heart’s deepest desire.

If I am not the one that can give you all you need,

Then I will humbly relinquish my claim to your heart.

I will return to you, your heart unscathed.

Though, I can't help but hope I've left an impression

Of this love, so that you know it existed.

It was real while it lasted and will remain so

As long as my lungs breathe and my heart beats.

I used to love the thrill of a debate in my youth—whether I’m right or wrong.

Yet I have no desire to play games or fight with you,

I want to fight for you, beside you—us against the world.

I want to protect you, even from my own fears,

I used to be a runner but I endured for a greater goal.

I knew this love would be tested: the long distance,

Immigration and society looming ahead.

I knew there could be no realistic guarantees until after we meet,

We could only wait and see. I knew all this and I said yes.

I would do it again, so I could fall in love with you all over.

I have surrendered to this love and I will continue to fight until you say no more.