My Love Will Go On...

Tommy - 

Was it love at first sight?

I don’t know,.but it was something, to be sure.

Others treated me like trash

You treated me like class..

I’ve traded my beer for champagne 

My faded jeans and tops

For designer clothes from Rodeo Drive

My old VW beater for a red Ferrari

Wal-Mart panties for Victoria’s Secret

Payless shoes for Ferragamos

Fake pearls for Harry Winston diamonds

Then you gave me you. 

I had been alone for so long 

Desperate and needy

Callous and greedy 

You taught me when to laugh

When others were silent..

You taught me to dance

When others wouldn’t

You taught me to love the unlovable

Turn from the haters

And not judge them

For I have not walked in their shoes.

You gave me hope when

Things looked hopeless 

I learned how to make love

Instead of fucking.

You said to not feel shame for my past

But to embrace it and move on 

No more catcalls from crotch grabbing jerks

A smile and a nod from rich, powerful men greets me now.

I am what I am today because of you.

Yes, you gave me a new life 

Love, hope, and adventures around the world.

Most of all, you gave me our sons 

I’m now infused with your grace and charm.

Your wit and your stylish words

Roll of my tongue now with ease.

My heart soars at the very mention of your name.

And sinks when I turn around

And you’re not there.

It was paradise, brief, but paradise

Yes, baby, it was paradise

And now, you’re gone 

Where are you, honey?

The only reason I’m smiling

Instead of crying 

Is because I know that

Wherever you are baby 

You’re going to be okay.

Why?

Because I gave you me 

The heart of a lioness 

The fangs of a Cobra 

And the strength to go on 

*Anonymous