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What She Means to Me: A Poem on Love and Gratitude

Updated: May 26

In June 2020, Jenn gave me one of the most unforgettable birthday surprises of my life: an all-expenses-paid weekend at a 5-star hotel in Montreal.


From incredible food to countless moments of laughter and love, it was a celebration that I will never forget.


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Inspired by that weekend, I wrote What She Means to Me as a tribute to her, to us, and to the love we share.


It was a special surprise and I will never forget it. I can only hope my words can do justice to the love I feel, for the love we have, and the love we will have forever more!


Sorry for the sap, but I can't help it!


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Jenn in Cyprus, where we got engaged!

"The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love." - Henry Miller

These words perfectly encapsulate how I feel about Jenn and our journey together!







What She Means To Me


Tell my brain

No refrain

Can’t strain

Our domain

This is my aim

No need to explain

She brings me fame

Bells and whistles

Sparkling and glistening

Always listening

My sign

My symbol

She even has crystals

Sprinkles and sparkles

Her berth is my castle


Energy

Synergy

The things she does to me

For me

With me

She holds me tight

Treats me right

Every day

And long through the night

The shadows are cast

Far far away

We are taken

Now is our play

Here to stay

This is our way

Mainstay

Each way

Anyway

Both ways

Today


For many years

And years beyond

Will speak these words

Our darkness gone

Only light

Shall shine here now

Erase these creases

No furrowed brow

Our essence is phenomenal

Partners complete

There is no past

That can compete


© Leon Gregori 2025


Have you ever felt this way about someone? I certainly hope so... if not... I hope!


Thank you for reading!







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Here, we share pieces that are close to our hearts, hoping they speak to your heart too.

We hope you enjoy our work and look forward to adding more!

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