IF THOU MUST LOVE HER

If you ever get a chance to love her before I do

tell her about the way the moon waits

in the night sky, just to watch her soul at rest

or how the sun follows her throughout the day

providing her with a personal spotlight

to highlight her importance here on this planet

tell her that she's beautiful

before that foundation meets her face

tell her she's magic on days when her soul

feels depleted and weary from trying to be

her best for everyone and everything

rub her feet at the end of the day

for she has traveled down many dark

and troubled paths just to get to this moment

give her your full attention

because being on the other side

of her heart expression

is a blessing that should be cherished

and the fact that she trusts you enough

to open up about what's going on in her head

is the most beautiful gift you'll ever receive

If you get the chance to her before I do

do what it takes to hold her heart and interest

because if you ever let her go

I'll do everything you couldn't do

I'll do everything I can to help her

forget that she was ever hurt by you.