to paige

make me the record you play at night
make the hitch in my breath the cracks of the vinyl
and let every note surround you
as if i am there with you


because to me, you are music
there is a melody buried in your laugh
and there are lyrics hidden in your words
somewhere deep inside you is a symphony
that refuses to pause, marches on,
can't stop, won't end
please let me listen to you forever
and ever and ever
there is an orchestra inside of you
a beauty i wish i could possess

and maybe, for now, being close enough
to catch the rhythm
in the corners of your mind
maybe, for now, that's enough
to be as beautiful as you