count the ways

for all the days
you stuck with me
you never knew
how frequently
I held your name
on my tongue
you never knew
the litany of ways
you charm me
you may have guessed
but you never knew
you drew me in with
your bright hair
smiles everywhere
your spirit delights
wish we could fly a kite
or play truth or dare
make me feel like a kid
who wants to show off
lift some boulders
squeeze your shoulders
and like a diamond
I want it rough