My love,
You grew up in my family, mentored by my father, childhood long-term friends with my cousins, I only really met you in the summer of 1995, I was 17, and you swept me away in an instant. Unbeknownst to me you watched me grow up from afar, and you braved the rage of my family and asked me out. The best decision I ever made was saying yes.
The journey that we began on that day would forever change me. I never thought I could know such an unconditional and endless love. You treated me like no man did before, and no man has ever since.
We faced many obstacles together, and overcame them. Even though for a long time our families didn't approve, it didn't , couldn't deter us because our love was too strong.
It was unfair for our love to be so great. That's why I think the fates ultimately separated us. Because no other two souls in this universe could feel what we felt for each other, and to flaunt our love to the world would be unfair.
Even though we spent many years separated after that, the love I felt for you never faded, never waned. And the greatest joy I'll ever know is in knowing that you shared the same love for me. You were, and will always be my most wondrous and greatest love, forever burned into my heart and soul. I will carry you with me always.
I will never forget the sparkle of your gorgeous blue eyes, the shine of your soft brown hair, the gentle touch of your skin that would wrap itself around me like a warm blanket, making me feel like nothing else could touch me.
I will revel in the memories we built together. The sound of your voice as you spoke my name or told me you loved me. When we used to kiss in the subway for hours, neither of us wanting to go home to reality, because our love was like a fairy tale. I'll remember how it felt when you touched my face, my hair, when you kissed me so sweetly. You are part of me ALWAYS.
As my heart breaks from your loss I know that now you are free. You are a wisp of wind blowing through my hair. Raindrops kissing my cheek. The earth under my feet. YOU ARE EVERYTHING. EVERYWHERE.
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS