I gave this a chance
Because you seemed kind
I didn’t think I’d get hurt this time

There were no sparks
No butterflies or fireworks
I didn’t wake up one morning and know;

the change was slow

Instead I woke every morning
to find
I slept a little bit better
by your side

Something about the bigness of your hands
lets me know that you are the man
to keep me safe
for the rest of our lives.