Love Letter To A Friend

I've been in love before.
I know that feeling. I've felt my heart soar.
and then comes the plummet,
as gravity points to the earth and says,
"Hey, have you met?"
I have felt my heart sore.
But no pain no gain, this is all part of the game,
Love is a roller coaster.
It is supposed to make you vomit.

But then I noticed you.

I noticed how we hang out and sure, it isnt a thrill ride of ups and downs,
but it is hard to be truly sad when you are around.

I noticed how when we talk,
we enter the park of our souls and then just walk.

I noticed there are no sparks when we touch
but I enjoy the gentle warmth just as much

I noticed that you arent my world's center,
But that you certainly make it better.

I noticed that this is love, of a different kind.
Some need ecstasy, but I think contentment is just fine.

Maybe we will never be taken by the throes of passion some seem to find,
And never be lovers with bodies intertwined.

But, when you look at me with that smile,
My life is perfect for just a little while.