Puppy Love

 

When our eyes first locked

We turned away

Flushed with nervous tension

Yet there was an ease

With you

I never felt before

You had a charm

So captivating

So sweet

Your kindness mesmerized me

Like children, we were scared

But you know sparks were felt

Who knew we’d turn out like this

So imperfect

Yet perfectly fit

From days of loneliness

We walked the streets

Though it didn’t matter

Because I had you

And you had me

 

I remember all the people doubting 

A love so quick

Little notes

Inside jokes

And name of future children

That was what we were feeling

At the time

We didn’t need anybody else

To tell us how to live our lives

 

How many nights did we go sneak away?

Away from friends and family

Hidden within the folds of hotel rooms

To nights in parking lots

Just us two

 

Funny thing was

We celebrated every month

As an anniversary

Remember when we even argued on our 9 Month

Or was it 10?

10 months happened over and over again

Now I have to laugh

At the experiences we had

Because through everything 

We're here

We did last

Past two months

Even past three

 

So *** those people who doubted

Both you and I shed the skin

Of those in question

 

After all, 

Negative influence

Was second guessing

 

I miss that

 

No longer do we fight

From outsider perspectives

 

We fight each other

(Sometimes)

While acting reckless 

 

But you and I both

Are so unselfish

 

I care for you, 

The way mothers do

The way my heart melts when you’re by my Side

 

You’re wonderful.

 

I love the love we’ve come to love

I could never love you more

Because my love is never less

 

Through the good and bad times

We’ve conquered each road

Lit with bombs

 

Along the way we could have

Given up 

On us

 

But we didn’t

 

I’m so happy we didn’t.

 

 

Written by: Desir'ee Chavez