By the River

We met like a spark on a gasoline night,

Your laughter cut through the sodium light.

The stars took their time — but you, you were near,

The only thing shining when no one could hear.

You caught me — no warning, no net,

That moment still burns in the dark cigarette.

Our first kiss by the river so wild,

The world stood still — silent, exiled.

My heart in your hands, pale as the dawn,

Forever your love, though the warmth is gone.

Your smile’s a riot — it fractures the rain,

Every day with you, I lose more of my chain.

The city sleeps heavy, the night won’t conform,

With you, I found peace in the eye of the storm.

You’re fire, you’re water, you’re air,

The Rhine means nothing to what we share.

Our first kiss by the river so wild,

The world stood still — silent, exiled.

My heart in your hands, pale as the dawn,

Forever your love, though the warmth is gone.

And if the world turns to static grey,

Your ghost will still call me, far away.

No matter the time, no matter the plan,

I fade, but remain — your biggest fan.