I've known you for five years.

Years full of love, partnership and creative collaboration,

I have to come to see the world through your eyes,

The eyes of a painter who always sees the beauty in the small things. 

The way the afternoon sun shines on the wall of our apartment,

The shadows looming from the shady oak tree,

Or the reflections from the water during an early morning beach walk. 

I have always wanted to paint like you but I am okay with continuing to see the world your way by your side watching you continue to paint.