right in front of me.

in the midst of loss and confusion

you were there like oxygen

giving me air as i struggled to breathe

giving me chances to live

as a gift

but i denied your existence

didn't even give an ounce of appreciation

and then you left me without no reason

then it came too late the realization

that you are the person i need

indeed.

so i kept on chasing, and you kept running

and we met a dead end

blinded by rage you raised up your hand

and told me to give up chasin'

but i said not a chance because i know

deep inside you want me 

really badly.

i inched closer, and i said sorry

you cried your tears

and told me you've been in love with me for years

i only kept quiet 

and see you wept 

tears of endless sorrow and despair

i reached out and held your body close

and i whispered in your ears

how i've wasted my time and bled for jerks and assholes

when i should have seen 

the person right in front of me 

who was ever willing to be a part of my life

and would never desert me.

i kissed your lips and tasted the pain

of being patient waiting, almost in vain

i pulled away and in your eyes i see

a happier you, smiling with me

and so i smiled and you asked me why

i said, i love you sayang

will you be my bintang?

you didn't say a word

but you put my hand on your chest 

to feel your beating heart

i have always been your bintang, you said

i smiled, and in return you laughed

and then i pulled you closer and we hugged

and in your embrace i will stay, snugged.

p.s: <3