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You were my happy
you were where
my tired thoughts
went to rest
you told me I was beautiful
even when I wore
that ugly knitted dress

You made me laugh
till I felt lightheaded
and wild
and young
till I felt I could
just float away
like a shiny
big balloon

You made me
put whipped cream
on my hot chocolate
and an extra sugar
in my tea

You made me
tell you stories
and sing karaoke

And when i was tired
you made me a nest
in your arms
where I could
curl up and dream