I never knew what I really had until you almost walked away.

I never knew what could have been up until this very day.

You've been there all my life and yet I've never taken notice,

never even acknowledged you until this moonlit solstice.

I'm sorry that I took so long to finally hear my heart.

I'm sorry that I took so long to finally play my part.

I never knew how funny you could be, how it could be so contagious,

yet under that jester's mask lies a heart, truly courageous.

I sat upon my throne all day, basking in all my glory,

that I never knew how you really felt, and for that I am dearly sorry.

You've saved my life so many times, even made it easier.

And even when I couldn't listen, you took your tim
luke c. (10:37 PM): And even when I couldn't listen, you took your time, at leisure,

to tell me how you really felt, to tell me that you loved me.

You've loved me all our lives and yet I never managed to see....

Because of this, I nearly lost you; if I did, I wouldn't know what to do.

I'm sorry that I took so long to say that I love you.