you said my responses were short
and my laugh so small

you noticed my tear stained cheeks,
even without looking at me

you noticed
that i hesitated
when i said 'i love you'
but you put that aside
and comforted me

oh, angel
what did i do to deserve you?

you asked me if i was okay
but i said no

i called you my universe
because your words reminded me
of the prettiest lights that i cannot reach