A Love Story

The first moment I looked into your eyes
My stomach was overwhelmed with butterflies
When we began to communicate with each other
We instantly clicked, then exchanged phone numbers.

Day by day we grew much closer and closer
You have never even forgotten me as we grew older
Every text message you sent me brightened my mood
You inspired me to study & work harder as I should.

One night, at the late hour, we were strolling out
Walking around the neighborhood and about
Then all of a sudden, you smiled and said to me:
'The girl behind you is the prettiest I've ever seen.'

I turned around to look at who you were referring to
It turns out you brought a small mirror along with you
You were actually holding it behind my head, darling
And I was shocked to be staring at my own reflection.

Could this be my imagination; pinch me, I must be dreaming
When I looked back at you, you were kneeled down in front of me
With a tissue made in the form of a swan held in your two hands
You held it out to me; never have I ever known such a romantic man.

With fresh tears swelling up in your eyes, you were staring into mine
The next words that came out of your word I will remember for life:
'Jenny, I am not certain if you had any clue, but I want you to know
That people tease us about being a couple, and I wish we were so.

'You are amazing and beautiful; I truly love you for who you are
Your face captured my eye, but your soul's what captured my heart
I have been wanting to ask you this, and I have the chance to finally:
Will you make me the happiest man on earth and be with me?'

Tears started to stream down my cheeks, my lips breaking out into a smile
I grabbed the tissue, brought you up to hug you, and gave you my reply:
'Yes, I will; and I cannot promise that I will not disappoint or hurt you
For I am not perfect, but I vow from the heart that I won't leave for good.'

Ever since that moment, our lives have gone from good to great
We called, texted, video chatted, and met in person almost every day
During the times when I felt down and out, you would come over right away
When your hand brushes mine and you pull me into your arms the pain fades.

I could not be any more grateful for a wonderful person like you, dear
You helped me in overcoming my doubts, my anxieties, my fears
My heart races 100 kilometers per hour when I hear 'I love you'
My entire world stopped the moment you said the words: 'I do.'

More than a few months flew by, and a baby bump was starting to be noticed
Our fellow brethren congratulated us, smiled as they glanced at my stomach
We exchanged glances, and my heart melted at the sight of the way
You looked at me as if you wish that you could just stare at me all day.

Time came when our baby daughter was born into this world
I never thought it would be hurt so much giving birth
But the pain was worth it, worth the sacrifice, worth the hurt
For now we have a child to raise, to love, to watch over.

We watched on with pride as our daughter grew up
To be independent, wise, strong-willed, and tough
Our moments together are times to always remember
If only we could be with each other forever and ever.

It was a cold, dark night when the heartbreaking news came
Someone found you outside, passed out from losing too much blood
You were brought to the hospital where you silently passed away
The doctors could not save you in time, did the best they could.

When I called our daughter to inform her of what happened
She instantly broke down in tears; she sobbed again and again
We cried on the phone together but then I eventually stopped
Because I knew that we had to be firm, always remain strong.

The day of your funeral was one of the saddest
Whereas the night we first met was definitely the best
I could not help but wonder why such a tragedy
Would happen to such a good man as you, my darling.

It has been years now since the moment you died
Up to this day, I still struggle to smile but not cry
Every night before I go to sleep I would turn to God
Ask Him that He surround me in His arms of love.

For I have never felt so lonely, these were dark times
I even admit that there were moments I desired to die
But I never gave up, I never quit on living my life
For I had to be strong for our daughter, our child.

A point came in the future when the pain in my heart eased
I no longer felt as hurt, and I began to embrace the misery
I started to come around again, smiling at others, even strangers
Because I know that I am not alone; I have the Father.

We may not be together in this world anymore
But I promise you, I will continue to endure
That come the Day of Judgement when Christ is sent
We will meet once again in God's Heavenly Kingdom.