despite & regardless

do you remember how my lips gently pressed your forehead
or just how i picked you up & laid you down on my bed
do you just remember how we fought, & how each tear dripped
or how we fought for each other, & how my thumb wiped your chin
do you remember me as i was, or their version of a man that wasn’t
do you remember us, us, not the little they saw at a distance
do you remember how i held you to my chest
or just how my tongue struggled to let you know what lies within
do you remember how my eyes made you know you are cherished
or just them as i let my hands leave you undressed
do you just remember how i let my hand slide down your skin
or how i followed you, & swore to you, you are more than this
do you remember the magic the first time we kissed
or just how i didn’t follow after my sins made you feel worthless
do you remember the moments it was you who led
or just that i didn’t man up like i should’ve
do you remember the moments you whispered “it’s okay”, or just that i let myself listen
despite my sins, do you remember your worth has no end
do you remember you are God’s little girl, & how he cherishes
do you remember me, do you remember God’s little boy, despite my sins
do you remember you were the best gift God trusted me with
do you remember the river under the moon with your perfect skin
do you remember that touch that was in all innocence
do you remember us, the us before i left God out of it
do you remember resting in my arms, wishing it wouldn’t end
do you remember how i held you as you bled
do you remember the days i know you cherished
or just the nights we both added to our regrets
do you remember me, do you remember my eyes as you left
do you remember you were never practice
but i pray to God i wasn’t just your practice for him
will you remember i cherish you, despite & regardless