"on winning my heart"

always light my cigarette first

open the door, and go in after me

squeeze my hand and catch my eye

keep me on my toes.

have the insight to know when i want to talk

and the patience to endure my silence until i do.

know how i like my coffee and how i take my tea

and that you're always on my mind.

lay your body beside mine and know

that i love the warmth of your skin.

hold my hand, and catch my tears

with a brush of your fingertips or with a kiss.

when my limbs grow heavy and my body weak,

wrap your arms around me and take me home.