I Knew

I knew it when you held my hand
And I never could bear it when you let go.
I knew it when you became the man
Who never had to worry about hearing 'no.'
I knew it when my time with you
Could never be quite enough.
I knew it when there was nothing I could do
Trying to fight it was impossibly tough.

I knew it when I just gave in
When I let the love I felt consume me.
I knew it when I couldn't stand
To have you anywhere but next to me.
I knew it when a smile was easy
And my heart lit up just as big.
I knew it when complications became breezy
And I wanted you to take all I had to give.

I knew it when I looked into your eyes
And everything in the world felt alright.
I knew it when you lit up my skies
Even in the darkest part of night.
I knew it when my heart only reacted
To the sound of your voice, to the sight of you.
I knew it when the only thing subtracted
From my life that would hurt me became YOU.