Past Tense, Present Tense, Future Perfect

All my life I've been a romantic
And I was lonely, discontent...
Searching for the kind of love
That most people say
Is only found in fantasy

I wanted to find that one woman
That I could cherish
Upon whom I could lavish affection
That special someone I would love
Forever... with all my heart

I made some mistakes along the way
Involvement with others
That held not the promise I was seeking
I learned, painfully, that what I was looking for
Was not easy to find

Sometimes I found aspects of what I desired
People in my past each had positive traits
Yet it was like trying to paint a portrait of life
With but a single primary color upon one's palette
When what one yearns for is the full spectrum

Thus, throughout the years, I have been lonely
Even in the midst of relationships
That to others might have appeared fulfilling
I was dissatisfied, for I longed to discover
Some intangible facet that they somehow lacked

I know now what was missing from my life
For I have found in you
The embodiment of all that I sought
In your caring, passionate expressiveness
You have shown me the love that I need

I feel accepted by you
Wholly and unconditionally
And with your words and actions
You have given me a priceless gift
One that I had never experienced in my life

You have made my life complete
You bring me peace, happiness, and hope
I am profoundly affected by the way you've touched me
And I feel an irrepressible desire to be with you
That we might share and deepen the love you've inspired