When You Loved Me Then

When you loved me then
my name sounded best
mid-conversation
mid-kiss

When you loved me then
we looked forward
to midnight hellos
2am, 3am, 4am goodbyes

When you loved me then
roses and lights
were suddenly beautiful
heart-gripping

When you loved me then
just leaning, breathing
was clearer than
I-love-yous

When you loved me then
your arms around me
warmer, stronger
just better

But that was only when
you loved me then