I Love You Today

Those three words.

I’ve said too much,

but it’s never enough.

I love you.

It’s a sad excuse,

for all the things I’ve done to you.

You could be happy,

I hope you are.

You’ve made me happier,

than I’ve been by far.

You’ve lifted me up,

on my own two feet.

For the tiniest moment,

It’s all untrue.

That I’ll never leave you,

that I’ll always be near you.

But I know that you’ve worked too hard,

for me to stop and not go forward.

I’m your master piece,

helping you paint me into the world.

I couldn’t just stop,

and leave me half done.

So I’ll continue on,

but in memory of you.

I’ll go to college,

and hear a bunch of noises.

The things they teach me,

only add small details.

The art work of me,

nearly completed by you.

Someday I’ll find a guy,

and he might make you cry.

Because he’ll want to take it,

your one and only masterpiece.

But you’ll let me go on,

and hope you’ve done me just right.

I’m here today,

under your golden rays.

Illuminated,

and standing forth proud.

Because I know you’re my one and only,

Mother.

So right now,

while we have time.

We’ll be the Gilmores,

and travel together.

Mother and daughter,

inseparable at all times.

We’ll walk in the world,

together in hand.

We’ll confront the mad Kirks,

and maybe meet a few Lukes.

But you will always paint on,

teaching me new things around town.

Where you lead,

I will follow.

Anywhere you go,

don’t leave me behind in Stars Hallow.

I guess what I’m trying to say is,

I love you today!