Your Other Half

Standman

You've got a picture in your head of this girl who you love with all your heart, and she loves you just the same.
If ever there was a guy who she imagined in the same way, you are him.
You can just lie in bed with her, she's lying face up, close by your side.
You talk about things that you could not talk about with anyone else without being awkward, empty, or deceitful.
You listen with a sense of wonder as she tells you about her life.
Holding her hand as she speaks, you gently feel the contours of her delicately soft palm.
People say ,"Where's your other half?", this is her.
Your other half.

Nothing makes you feel more at home or safe or happy than being close to her and knowing that she feels the same about you.
This is no epic tale, no grand declaration of love, there is no need.
Just look in her eye's and see for yourself.
Not thinking about the future, not thinking about the past, this night with you feels like my life so far.
I've heard people say love is complicated.
Right now love is simple and beautiful.
I kiss you on the forehead and we fall asleep together, arms wrapped around each other.
The night outside is cold and silent, except for a distant siren.
Our chests press against each other as we sleep, both our heartbeats together, fused by a warmth never to end..

silvine

Uugggh. That's way too cheesy, and it doesn't really say anything original.

Standman

I wrote that a couple of years back, just tried to convey the way I felt as best as possible. I tried to make it less "cheesy" but I think maybe it's just a cheesy subject.

davyjose

It's not a cheesy subject - it's just love. The day people stop writing about that is a sad one. Sure, you've cheesied it up a bit, but as a rule of thumb, if anyone begins a critique with the word "uugggh", it's probably best ignored.

I really liked this line:

I've heard people say love is complicated.
Right now love is simple and beautiful.