Gift
 

Author's Note: This is a song story, the song is called "The Gift" as sung by Collin Raye. It's written by Jim Brickman, and can be found on Collin Raye's Cd> >"Direct Hits".

We have been 'home' for a few months now, but I realize suddenly, that wherever she is I am 'home'. It is snowing the air is cool and crisp. She calls to me. I love her face, it has everything I have ever needed or want. Although she continues to scoff at the idea that in my eyes, she is perfection personified. A song that I believe makes my point plays gently in the background. I have seen her smiling, and I know I have been caught singing once again. How she could love to hear me sing puzzles me at times. But for her, I would sing 'til my last breath.

"Come on, if you are going to sing it, you might as well do it here," she said, patting the vacant spot next to her.

I walk over to her, mesmerized by the light from the fireplace dancing in her hair. I long to run my hands in its softness. One would think that after being together for so long, that such little things would or could lose their power to enthrall. I feel sorry for anyone who could not feel the absolute joy in such a simple pleasure.

"Well?" she asked, caressing my face before placing the softest kiss on my lips, leaving me aching for more. I am shocked how it affects me like nothing else I have ever felt. I nod my head.

"Computer, play Janeway beta-seven," she commands. The recording begins to play once more, and I lose myself in the words as I always do.

Winter snow is falling down
Children laughing all around
Lights are turning on like a fairy tale
Come true
Sitting by the fire we made,
You're the answer when I prayed
I would find someone and baby I found you

And all I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful everyday
For the gift

Watching as you softly sleep
What I'd give if I could keep
Just this moment if only time stood still
But the colors fade away
And the years will make us gray
But baby in my eyes you'll still be beautiful

And all I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful everyday
For the gift

And all I want is to hold you forever
All I need is you more everyday
You saved my heart from being broken apart
You gave your love away
And I'm thankful everyday
Can't find the words to say
For the gift
 

"Thank you Annika."

 

"Thank you Kathryn."

The End.