Thoughts Along the Sidewalk

By the time you're reading this, you're about to drive. An experience that is riveting, but at the same time tough. We drive to make transportation easier. It's a private way of moving around, one that is safe. One that is secure. We want to be driven around somewhere, moving forward to a place full of our hopes, dreams and desires. As I sleep right now as you read this, I just want you to know. No matter how shaky drivers we both may be right now, at the end of it all, I want it to be you who I'm driving it towards our hopes, dreams and desires. You provide to me the most security. You provide to me the most safety. Most importantly, you provide something no one else can give. And that's your love.

As the car moves, on to our next destination, I start to stare at you. You're sleeping soundly, waiting to arrive at another building, with or without me. Here I am, staring at you, and even though the car is moving, the world stops as I look at you. Your eyes are closed, but I can immediately feel their beauty. Your mouth open, but words need not be spoken. All I need is to look at you, to recognize how amazing you are. As we approach our next destination, uncertainty fills our minds. But what I'm certain of, as I stare at you, is I want to be with you, in every destination that we go to.

Hug a cactus, you're immediately called an idiot. People have their reasons. Hugging a cactus is painful. It has its spikes which you can't remove. Spikes which will hurt you no matter how much you want it to not hurt. People have tried their best to remove these spikes. But in the end, these can't be removed. These are spikes that have become a part of you. Spikes that are ingrained in you. But you know what? I'm willing to accept those spikes. They may hurt. People may call me stupid. But I love you. And that's all that matters.

I lay on your chest, I can feel you close. I cancel out the outside noise, To listen to your heartbeat. I hear it beat once, It isn't that clear just yet. I hear it beat again, The clarity is slowly increasing. I can hear a name. But it isn't that clear yet. It's slowly getting there. And the name that I hear surprises me. Who is the name that your heart is beating for? Is it me? Listen to mine. And it only says one name. That's Camille. That's you. My love.

When in need of a drink I will go to you Because you quench my thirst Whenever you need it Whatever I need You immediately provide it You are my rock You are my protector Most importantly? You quench my thirst.

Five years with Camille Has been amazing Filled with joys and tears Throughout these five years There have been tough times But we have pulled through It is all worth it 'Cause I am with you Here is to more years My pretty Camille