Awakening

You took me  by the hand
Led me to that place inside
The place where only I can be
You helped me get there, then let me go

You were so young, and yet you knew
You knew what I needed better than I did
And with tender hands and loving eyes
You took me there

You smiled gently, laughing softly
Easing your way into my heart, into my soul
And neither one of us will ever be the same
Forever changed, by nothing more than one kiss

Now the only thing I want is you
I don't care about right or wrong
You're indelibly etched into my very essence
And I need you in my days, my nights, my life

The day may come when you will go
I know someday I may have to give you up
But even if that day should come
I will never forget you

You've taught me who I really am
You've brought the real me
Out to face the world
And for that, I will always love you