Masterpiece

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Masterpiece

While you slept in my arms last night,

I was certain I was holding a masterpiece of God.

I was certain I couldn't move, or I would wake up

from a beautiful dream about holding the love of my life.

Most importantly, I was afraid I would wake you up

and you'd realize

How human I really am.

And after I got up, and our cat snuck in, in my place

I thought that maybe, just maybe

I could miss work today

And not deprive my senses

Of your exquisite presence

And I wondered,

It's not only love that's enrapturing

It's the feeble essence of the night wondering

If the stars were ever meant to shine and

mesmerize the way they do, like you do.

I begged  

that I'll never lack the strength to bend my knees

and ask for one more valued day

and whatever comes with it

as long as you're in it.

I wondered as I stared at you on our bed

If you flat out can't see

that I'm the nerd and you are the cool kid.

But we grew up

and here we are.

So I've come to find out

That there are certain things you just don't wonder

and you just let life take you for a ride

without asking why

you deserve what you think is an impossible gift.

Because I know I deserve you and that you deserve me.

And still. Sometimes I look at you and I wonder.

Please forgive me for staring at you still. 

©2013 Cassandra Huidobro