My Reverie

I pull the soft blanket up under my chin
Smile curving my lips as I stare at the ceiling
Darkness fills my room—it must have been midnight
The events of the previous day flash before my sight

An ordinary day made special by an extraordinary man
I still wonder: how can he make those simple things exceptional?
He wore his naturally breathtaking smile as I pulled open the car door
A routine that I never find monotonous—such moments I savor

It was a usual Sunday at the mall packed with people
His hands never leaving mine as I tried to stifle
A giggle that I knew would make me look crazy
Had I failed to suppress such emotion formed untimely

I can’t quite explain how this man makes me eccentrically happy
I just know that he does—naturally and effortlessly
Such an unpredictable man full of surprises
I am caught off guard with his own spunkiness

Even before I can utter what’s on my mind,
He knows what I’m thinking and I can never hide
Any emotion—may it be pain, discomfort, or weariness
For with him, I am as transparent as a glass

From time to time, he’d whisper in my ears those three words
That make my heart skip a beat and my blood swerve
I never get tired of repeatedly hearing them from his sweet voice
And whenever he does, he almost makes my eyes moist

This man thinks I’m more beautiful with no makeup on
Makes me feel that I’m his princess on a white unicorn
Accepts my weaknesses and still love me
Always makes surprises wherever I may be

I always find myself randomly dreaming of what lies ahead
Traveling, establishing a family. In all my dreams, he is included
What I have for this man is not love that is dependent on feelings
It is a commitment, a choice I made, and a prayer that’s been answered

I am pulled out of my reverie as my phone vibrates, “Hello?” I answer
“Why are you still awake?” his voice is sleepy
“And why are you still awake?” I respond with a grin
“I just want to say goodnight. I love you.” And with a smile, I drift off to sleep