I Didn't Know

I didn't know what love was but when I saw you I got a clue.

Love was seeing you smile,

It was seeing your eyes light up as you told a joke.

Love was hearing you laugh about something stupid.

And love was just being near you.

I didn't know what love was but I could take a guess.

Love was knowing when you were sad.

It was talking all night and sitting in silence.

Love was knowing everything about you.

And love was forgetting all your flaws.

I didn't know what love was but I knew what followed.

What followed was heartbreak.

It was the pain of you holding her hand.

It was watching you hug her and not me.

What followed was regret.

I didn't know what love was but now I finally do.

Love is me being with you.