What doesn’t kill me

Makes me stronger

So I can live

A little longer

To hold you through

Hot summer nights

And then enjoy

Those winter lights

‘Cause days go by

So very fast

But slowing down

Can make time last

Your smile, your breath

Your touch, your kiss

To be with you

Is all I wish

And when we’re old

And weak and frail

I want the world

To speak our tale

Of love and hope

And fortitude

Of living life

In gratitude