.:B e s i d e Y o u :.

Note: This is the original version. I had to shorten it to 20 lines to enter the contest and to get it published.

I walk beside you
Through the endless tunnel
We entered separately
So many lifetimes ago
But all that matters is now,
And now we have each other

Flickering lanterns through the dark
Of faith, hope, and love
We ignite for each other
When it seems all else is lost
Or no one has the spark
To ignite our flames of inner truth

I walk beside you
On a cold, country road
Autumn leaves twirling about us
Like the memories dancing in my mind
But all that matters is now,
And now we have each other

Leaning here on your shoulder
To fight the bitter cold
I trust you to protect me
From life�s painful realities
And there is no place I�d rather be
Than here with you

I walk beside you
Through a myriad of raindrops
Falling hopelessly to the ground
Like I have fallen for you
All that matters is now,
And now we have each other

And with each new dawn
Raindrops force themselves down
Trying to destroy us
Separate our hearts
With droplets of pain and truth
Sliding off our bodies
We continue to walk...together

I walk beside you
As the sun sets beyond the sands
Slipping silently into the night
Creating a mirage of heaven
All that matters is now,
And now we have each other

Lying here with you
Makes me realize so many things
Each morning I awake
And for the first time in so long
I can�t wait for a new day to begin
Another day spent with you
You have given me that gift
Saved me from shadows of depression
And you continue to save me
Every single day
With a new reason to love you
And want you
And need you
All that matters is now,
And now we have each other
I walk beside you
And will walk beside you
Always...

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