A picture of you in my mind

A picture of you in my mind Looking back at a younger man, who’s shoes I used to wear Few less pounds, and no gray streaks running through my hair Wandered for years trying to paint a picture of what I’d hoped to find Someone to hold in the morning and kiss goodnight, I got a picture of you in my mind But those pounds showed up along with more than enough gray So many times, I thought I’d found it, but I just couldn’t get it to stay The image of that perfect fit, somewhere so nice with someone so loving and kind I guess we all carry that dream around, I know I do I have a picture of you in my mind A picture of a place, could be anywhere we choose As it develops into view, I see the colors and the hues A picture with the one who can take me to the moon and back It becomes so clear to see that it’s you, babe I’m on the right track A picture of you in my mind, took me a lifetime to define Aged to perfection like a bottle of fine wine A picture of you in my mind, of you and I all laughter and smiles, loving embrace A picture of you in my mind, of you and I, I don’t think I ever had a bigger smile across my face I’m proud to have you in my life, to call you honey and hear you coo I melt like chocolate in the hot sun knowing that I still captivate you There’s too much confusion in the world, pounded down by the daily grind But I ride above it every time, cause baby I’m carrying a picture of you in my mind Yeah, a picture of you in my mind Tim Windisch 02/04/2022