Corbins Poem

Corbins Poem

Dear babe,

I’m writing you this poem since I couldn’t send anything,

It’s all about our story and our fun crazy fling.

I wish we could be together on this Valentine’s Day,

But what you’re accomplishing is worth being far away.

All other couples will be going out on dates

But I’m here with my dog, and you’re out there throwing grenades

But please don’t worry because I don’t mind, not one bit

Because I know that waiting for you, is all worth it

There’s so much to say, so where do I start?!

So much has happened in 6 months and now we’re apart,

Maybe by the distance but not by the heart.

But its time everybody knows our secret, so I’ll impart

You first got my attention as I played pool with Terr,

You kept nuzzling your face into my neck and hair

I thought you were crazy but I sure didn’t care

There was just something about you, I couldn’t help but stare.

Our friends started calling you, “Corbin the creeper!”

But who was to blame you.. you knew I was a keeper ;)

I would rewind to that night if I could,

“What do you think you’re doing?” “Girl, you smell real good!”

Our best friends are Mandy and Corby they’re brother and sister

We’d be there every day, we pretty much lived thurr

With your fun personality you pulled me right in

Every time I saw you I couldn’t help but grin

We started talking and texting, is that such a crime?

You were so fun with each text, I’d smile every time

We started diggin each other but not like a shovel

But more like a couple in a romance novel

 Later I thought Mandy had a thing for you, that’s what I feared

I wouldn’t get to like you; but she said “He’s like a brother that would be weird!”

It was still a problem cause our 5 year age difference

We knew one day they would understand we just had to have patience

I just couldn’t wait for our very first kiss

Babe you blew me away, I was pretty speechless

That first time we kissed we call it Night one

From that day on is when Wizee and Shady begun

We would sneak and hang out knowing there was a consequence

But we didn’t care because It all made perfect sense

When you came into my life I knew it could be something

But trusting and loving is what we were both conquering

Thinking of our pasts it was iffy at first

But along the way we broke that dumb curse

So much trust came as I recall

It wasn’t a game, no no not at all

We would be together every minute we got

We were so used to it we could never get caught

At times, so tired stayin up all night in my car

Driving around, I’m sure my tires made good friends with the tar

We couldn’t say goodnight, sometimes so desperate for sleep

So hooked on each other, it was never time to count sheep

Mornings came, in with the light, and out with the dark

We needed some rest so we slept at a park

I would sneak you through my window

Got some sleep, then back out we would go

Doin our thang like we just didn’t care

Some things we did could compare to a double dog dare

There’s so much more from month one I could explain

But if I write anymore people might think we were insane

So much time together and friendship we did gain

I wouldn’t take anything back, would a storm cloud taking back its rain?

We liked to call ourselves Bonnie and Clyde, together ride and hide

Only because we both knew that no one would abide

I wished everyone could see how being with you, I’d shine

Top of the line, baby you were my dime

But you’re worth a lot more then 10 cents

I don’t know how to explain but you’re definitely priceless

We got ourselves into this complicated fun mess

Being around friends and how we acted made them 2^nd guess

I finally found the place I was pointed and thrown

I wish the whole time I would have known

That you were the bulls eye and I was the dart

That place I found was right in your heart

Came time for boot camp and you had to leave

That month went by fast, so hard for me to believe

We had a last dinner with all the recruits at your hotel

With an hour left, couldn’t say bye so I snuck in your room, yes I did rebel

I thought you’d get kicked out but without a worry you said, “what haven’t we done?”

I bawled my eyes out going home, and for the next 3 months you were gone

We sent and received letters in the mail

But missin’ you baby, was hitting me like hail

Anxious and determined is how you felt

Listening to Eminems, “I’m not afraid” Is how you delt

You always turn to his music and know all his songs

He just seems to relate to all your problems

Months later when you came back, feelings were still there

Your crazy stories of becoming a Marine you would share

Though, my sister from Cali was here so time with you was lacked

7 to 10 days later and again, you had to pack

The goodbyes came again, then you were off to Camp Pendleton

I finally told my family about our hidden summer and what we had done

I told them everything from the start so it took a while

They said they’ve never seen me glow so much along with a huge smile

December went by as we Skyped day by day

Staring at you every night as I lay

Each minute and hour seemed like forever

Growing feelings I was trying to put together

This feeling I felt was driving me crazy

I put off everything else in my life like signing up for college – Oopsie daisy!

My heart played hide n’ seek, but within 5 months your love found me

I couldn’t eat nor could I sleep as I kept thinking, Corbin and Karalee.

You couldn’t come home for Christmas cause it wasn’t your shift

So you rented a hotel room for yourself as a gift

Your mom called you with horrible news on Christmas Eve night

Wishing I could be there with you, harsh feelings you tried to fight

I finally met Chloee on Christmas, while you were still away

Though I did meet her in the perfect way

At your parents open house on this up and down holiday

Everyone watched Chloee, knowing she has so much to come her way

A couple days passed and you came home the next possible flight

Everything felt numb for you and seemed black and white

Waiting to see you, I couldn’t believe you were on your way home

It all started at a pool table but my have we grown

You came home on an emergency leave

I helped you every step of this heart breaking tragedy

There’s a lot you had to get done as the only parent you have to be

But you did it all with determination, hope and dignity

I’ve never seen someone be so willing and tough

You deserve the world, and the Marines is rewarding enough

It has changed your life to be the man you never thought you would become

You’ve became stronger, physically and mentally all in one

It was Januarys turn, and there wasn’t a day we didn’t see each other

We met each others families and I became close to your mom, dad and brothers

Of course your princess too, as she called me her “Best friend.”

I became addicted to her so a helping hand I would lend.

As time went on the grey shades started to fade

Being with the people you love most, the colors were remade

You were always so cute and playing with your daughter

You’re the luckiest dad just because you’ve got her

Like a seed, we both pulled out of the dirt into a steam

And after hard pasts, we finally saw sunshine again

Our relationship is growing into something like a flower

Every day I like to think it’s another rain shower

Time after time, I kept thinking of having to say goodbye,

It came closer and closer but I’d hold it in and surprisingly not cry

I’d remind myself of your yellow bracelet I wear, Live Strong

This now says that on the dog tags you got me, it can never be wrong

Dreading this morning, it was time to take you to the airport

Another month together still was too short

But I was grateful for that leave; you weren’t even supposed to come

At least while you were here we became an item, finally said and done.

Before when you’d leave, I use to be huge crybaby

Sweetie, I don’t know what you did this time but you saved me

I have a cleansing cry every now and then

But I find myself with happy tears more often.

Day by day I grow a little stronger

Knowing not when we’ll talk next, makes my days so much longer

But I don’t stop to sit, I keep pushing forward

Night and day on my knees praying to our Lord

That you’ll be safe and always have the strength

To do what you do, no matter the length

I’m so proud of what you do for the country and I

I dream of you every night and away we fly

Tell me everything you do cause I want to hear

You go through so much, I’ve got faith in you my dear

You’ve done so good in training they made you the guide

What great guys your with everyday, the USMC ya’ll allied

I have awesome friends and family that help me and support

Even the girls that know how I feel like Teri, Kait and Court

I’ve got my best friends and you’ve got fellow Marines

I know this is off subject, but we both hate cats and beans!

Every Thursday is my Chloee day, she helps me to unwind

“Come n get meee!” She says right next to me, she’s never hard to find

For you, we take lots of fun pictures and videos

I love being with her, so much love your baby girl shows

She loves the flashlight app on my phone under a blanket in the dark

Instead of a doll or Barbie she prefers a dinosaur or shark

She’s too smart for her own good, doing puzzles for the age of six

When it’s time for bed, she’ll take her bath then, “Two stories!” She picks.

Being your girlfriend, I also have her to think about

I use to party but I’m over that, without a doubt

I have goals in life I want to accomplish over time

So without all that, I’ll think I’ll be just fine!

Within the last couple months, I discovered a lot about myself

You pulled me out of what I call this dusty book shelf

Without using glasses you were the only one who could read me

I couldn’t understand at first, but I took it in and let it be

I didn’t just dye my hair from blonde to brunette

You found that girl inside me which I’ll never forget

You helped me realized I need to stand up for myself

I love that we both know that life’s about love and not about wealth

I’m truly happier when I look in the mirror

Everything since you seems so much clearer

We’re one in the same; I can’t wait to see you again

I’ve enjoyed pouring my heart out with this paper and pen

I call your voicemail every night just to hear your voice

Wishing I could talk to you but I have no choice

Instead, I leave a message telling you about my day

But I know you won’t get it until later, because you have no say

Who needs Ken when I have a G.I. Joe?

I’m no Barbie; I’m far from fake, as you know

I can’t wait to see how our life plays the rest of this show

Wish I could rewind to our summer or fast forward from this snow

We can do it, these days are gonna fly by

“I miss you.” Is what I mostly say. “I miss you too.” Is your reply

But baby all we gotta do is just hold on

Because we both know it won’t be like this for long

I’d do anything to cuddle, time with you is always the best

I miss your smell and listening to your heartbeat when I’d lay on your chest

I miss your laugh; it’s my favorite along with tickling your soft skin

And of course, I miss how we’d wrestle and you would always win

So there you have it, our story explained a little better

For our friends that were wondering, that’s what we’ve been through together

I’ve never gotten so close with someone in this amount of time

But I love how it all happened, you’re my Clyde, my partner in crime

No regrets and no falls

Just, “I can’t believe it all’s”

Everything has happened for a reason

Waiting to see you again, also wondering what season

My heart skips a beat when I hear your random call on the phone

I’ll always be waiting for that ring ring, until you get to come home

4 years to go, Well now 3 and a half

After that we’ll be able to hold each other, live, love and laugh

Sometimes I think not seeing you is so unfair

So I remind myself why it is what it is, then I am aware

I could keep going but this has to stop somewhere

I just hope you know how much I love and care

You’re constantly on my mind, helps me stay in a good mood

I’m not going anywhere babe, you’ve definitely got me glued

From now on we have everything to gain and nothing to lose

That’s right my love, our story is to be continued…

Love, Babe

Happy Valentine’s Day Honey! I love you.