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I wasn’t looking, but then you came,

A simple swipe, and everything changed.

You drove three hours just to see my face,

on a cloudy Wednesday, we watched the planes— and in your arms, I found my place.

I tried to resist, but you broke down my walls,

Made me believe in love again, after all.

Now I’m here completely in love with you, and now I see that dreams really can come true.

When you smile at me, I get lost in your eyes,

You’re way too handsome—thank God, you’re just mine.

I promise to be by your side through every move you make.

I promise to be yours for the rest of my days. Together, only you and me—no matter what it takes.

The distance is the worst, but every mile is worth it.

When we’re together, nothing else matters.

I know we can do it; we’ll find a way.

One thing I hate most is counting the days,

Waiting for when there’ll be no more goodbyes—just us, every day.

You’ll fly high, above the skies so true,

And when you see that endless blue,

Know that I’ll be here, tracking and praying for you.

João, you make me feel so loved,

With all the small things you do for me.

God knew exactly what I’d need—

A love that makes my soul feel free; A love that makes my heart complete.

I can’t wait to be your wife and see you in black waiting for me,

Hearing our kids saying, “Daddy, can you put me to sleep?”

Watching you play with our dogs around the house,

And deciding on “odds or evens”: for who walks with them and who makes our dinner.

So many places to see with you by my side,

So many places where birds fly in the sky,

Where the water is clear,

Like where we came from—like the ones we once called home.

A lot of memories to fill our adventure book,

Can we watch the movie? — baby please, don’t give me that look!

In the ocean’s embrace, where Ariel sings her song,

I found in you Eric, where my heart belongs.