If Only You Knew...

if only you knew

how much I love you

how much i pray for you

how much i think of you

i pray for your well-being

i pray for God to bless you

i pray you will find joy in your successes

and strength when things don't go your way

i think about all we have been through together

and all that we could do

if only you knew

i love the way your eyes sparkle
when you get excited

and when they reflect the early morning sunlight
when we surf

i love the way your dimples appear
when you smile

a pure, genuine smile

i love the way you throw your head back laughing

like a little kid

i love the way you listen to me whole-heartedly

in my good days and bad days

i love the way you look out for me

like an older brother

i love the way you lend me your coat
when it's cold outside

and open the door for me like a gentleman

if only you knew

how much i love you

how much i pray for you

how much i think of you

please come back

come back safely

so i can tell you

how much i love you

how much i pray for you

and how much i think of you

i miss you

if only you knew

if only you knew

{a poem of sorts by me}