I shall tell them you love me dearly

I shall tell them you love me dearly
and passionately
that when I arrive at your house
you open the door
to hold me in your arms just to lift me off my feet
as if I were nothing but the girl of your dreams
I will tell them you caress me at night until I fall asleep
and that you never let go of me
afraid that I might die in the darkness of dreams
I will tell them all that is how you love me
so strong and pure and beautiful
I will tell them
that is how you will always love me

I wonder if such a lie will stand the test of time
I wonder if such a life is what I dream of
every time I do not stare into your eyes.