Loving You With What I Have

I love you … but of course, you already know this. What you might not know is that I often struggle to discover new ways to express how much I care. I’d normally just buy you something, but that feels too superficial and predictable for the moment. And I wish I could sing to you, but you said my vocals remind you of Keyshia Cole and Ciara’s performances at the BET Awards.

I’m stuck…

Well I was stuck. But then I realized that I didn’t have to be fancy just to say I love you. All I needed was my iPod, and your open mind and heart. Just hear me out.

Always and Forever

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The Fly Lyrics:
Why I behold you
Why do I want you
Always and forever
Always and forever

Cause girl you got it
And I’m gonna keep it
Oh you got me trippin’ on you
So that’s why I want you
Always and forever

My Expression: I’m not sure how this happened. Especially considering how I was so against being in a relationship when we first met. But there was just something about you. I wasn’t supposed to fall, but I did any way … and I’m a better man because of it.

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Favorite Girl

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The Fly Lyrics:
Girl no more playing games
I’m done with other dames
I figure what’s the use, there’s really no excuse
Many good qualities, I can’t think of one complaint
That’s why you’re number one
And all the others ain’t

My expression: Nothing compares to you—nothing. You’re the reason my heart is filled with a song of love and hope each morning. When I look at you, I see my most precious blessing … my favorite girl.

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Wonderful

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The Fly Lyrics:
Drama burning up my mind
She’s a spot in the shade
Thirsty for her all the time
She’s my cold lemonade

If there was a way that I could put it, make it
So that you could understand
That I’m only half a man without her
Gonna give my all, my heart, my mind, my soul, take it
Ain’t no other word that can describe it
Baby you are … Wonderful

My Expression: What else could I possibly say to convey this emotion in a more meaningful way? I won’t even try … you’re wonderful. Period.

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The Fly Conclusion: It’s interesting how we work so hard to discover new ways to express love, when we already have everything that we need. All it takes is a little creativity. I mean let’s be honest here; who knew that an old Marques Houston album could express love in a manner more poignant than an expensive gift?

I certainly didn’t.

Now don’t take this as me saying that women don’t enjoy gifts … because they do. But sometimes, simple expressions like this mean so much more than you spending money. So before you go out trying to break the bank just to say I love you, look around and see how you can express yourself with what you already have.

That thought and effort will stay with her longer than any expensive dinner ever could. (The dinner will literally be flushed and forgotten within 24-48 hours.)

Am I lying?