to you my lauren,

you didn’t have to choose me

you didn’t have to love me

to you my lauren,

you once told me your love for me isn’t conditional.

you have yet to go back on that.

you fixed so many things you didn’t break, and you’ll never know.

my big strong hero. my protector.

you think you’re the cream puff

you’re the bravest and toughest warrior.

to you my lauren,

you have cheered so loudly I could no longer hear the old records.

you challenged every label I was ever assigned.

to you my lauren