The next chapter

I do not know what comes next
But I know I am prepared
I won't forget how I've been blessed
I won't throw a piece of this away
Tomorrow is a better day
Because of you.

There will always be room inside
My heart for the likes of you
And always there's a spot in
My life, if you ever need to.

You showed me everything I am
You gave me everything I need
With you inside my soul
How could I not succeed?

Thank you for the joy
Thank you for the laughter
The early morning calls and
The nights spent pining after
For all the treasured words
And all the lessons learned
For all the kindness shared
And for every reach returned.

I take it all with me
I take it in my heart
As I wish I could take you
Always.

A different time
A different place
How right it would have been
This thing that can't be wrong
Because it healed me within

Joy, care and respect
Defined our deep connection
I promise, since it's all I can do
To do our story justice.