A Simple Request

The dawn broke long ago,
But you’re still here by my side.
Promise me one simple thing;
Never take your leave of me.

I’ve been in places much like this
With other lovers and friends,
But all are gone and have disappointed.
Will you love me still tomorrow?

You feel so right to me--so beautiful
And pure--indeed, everything that
I had ever come close to dreaming of.
But others, too, have felt similar to this.

Change my pattern, dearest.
That’s all I ask.

--C.R.E.