Romance to Reality

In San Francisco dwells my heart and home
kidnapped and forced to go
my mind always seems to roam
to the place that I miss so
new friends came and went
but loneliness invaded and proved
nothing compares to the time I spent
with you before I had moved
frosty morning coffee and tea
always a 20 ounce cup
on absent days wondering where you might be
I almost felt stood-up

Another girl was on your mind
and I considered you just a friend
but no sooner had I left did I find
myself happy that your relationship was at an end
months passed by, but we stayed in touch
texting and AOL until late
you said you missed me way too much
and felt you had something important to state
we changed the night you made confession
Instant messaging under the midnight star
so firm we decided against concession
even if 500 miles seemed too far

The first few months were hard
longing just to be near
even if some nights were jarred
separation was not a fear
because talking was our connection
every night, sleeping at day break
pure honesty and loving affection
there was no room to be fake
exposing and exchanging life history
evoking every emotion
our lives not surrounded in mystery
cementing held fast devotion

Without warning
or hesitation
you moved down to me
just for me
to be with me
a sacrifice I can’t comprehend
but appreciate more than I can say

While we’re not perfect
with pigsty rooms
MSG beef with broccoli and noodles
tardy morning classes
texts from managers during dates
an over protective father
caffeine urges
and severe internet addiction
We thrive