God gave me a wonderful gift It came while I was not expecting it It brought me so much joy It had to be forever The gift had laughter and smiles It warmed my very being My spirit was lifted It had to be forever The gift had compassion and caring It allowed me to share and to grow My soul soared like an eagle It had to be forever The gift had such passion and desire More powerful than anything I've ever known My body was tingling It had to be forever The gift had love and warmth It took my breath away My heart swelled with emotion It had to be forever The gift had sorrow and longing I ached to see you again My heart moaned It had to be forever The gift had friendship and understanding It was pure and good My whole being rejoiced It had to be forever This morning when I awoke I thought about this gift My mind raced It will be forever