When I first heard this song, I decided there and then that it will be "my wedding song". I will have to talk to my partner and get him to agree with me. In this song by Bon Jovi, he says that all he has to give are the five words "Thank you for loving me." Time and time again, we tend to become selfish in our thinking and in carrying out our tasks and our every day duties. In my own world, I sometimes forget that I do love the "one" in my life. However, when he remembers that I wanted some "nyama choma" (grilled meat) and when I leave the office and I find that he had already prepared it for me. Or; when he comes to visit with a bottle of wine because I had mentioned that I want to put my feet up and have a great book and a glass of wine to pass my evening. And when I tell him that I want to talk and despite his day, he will run down to meet with me so that he can listen to me, I remember that he truly does love me.
Its always the simplest of things that show how thoughtful one is. It does not have to be a grand gesture or gift to show love, thoughtfulness comes from simplicity. Its time to stop being selfish, I felt this song was the perfect summary of what I would wish to tell him. Then I remembered my "famous" poem book and pulled up this one.
BE BY MY SIDE
By my side, always abide,
Because only you have been due,
To have all my love.
By my side, always stride,
So that we may make our day,
In each others arms, and bring about warmth.
By your side I will always hide,
From the strong wind, and have peace of mind,
Because you are my crag, and my only pride.
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Whom do you love? The one who treats you as if you are perfect even when you know you are not? Or...
