Looking back on past writings is a great way to get a peak into your frame of mind. This is a work of reflection as this week marks the 4th year of my boyfriend and I being together.

The first time Cody and I started dating was over 8 years ago, during my freshman year of high school. It's funny to think we're talking about the possibility of marriage and spending our lives together, because when we first started dating he couldn't muster up the courage to ask me out himself. He had our friend ask me for him at a Football game. (Thanks, Isaac for asking me for him)

He's been a huge part of my life, and I'm excited for what's to come.

Obviously, since he's part of my life he's become a part of my writing as well. The poem I've included this week is the first poem I ever wrote to him, which I wrote about 4 years ago. My writing style has changed a lot since then and this poem is pretty sappy , but it’s still really special to me and I wanted to share it as we celebrate our relationship this week.

You are mine

as I am yours

just like the oceans

belong to the shores

while all the birds

belong to the skies

I am yours

while you are mine

As all the creatures

belong to the land

just like the pen

belongs to the hand

just as the light

belongs to the stars

you are mine

as I am yours

the melodies of song

belong to the ears

just like the harmonies of time,

belong to the years

the beat of our hearts

matches in time

as I am yours

and you are mine

while all the birds

belong to the skies

I am yours

while you are mine

just like the oceans

belong to the shores

You are mine, dear