Okay, so maybe it wasn’t love at first sight, but I didn’t know you, and you didn’t know me

But one day you made the first push by talking to me

When my days were dark and lonely, you were the fire that rekindled the flame

When I was struggling, you held me up and showed me compassion

If only you knew how you helped me get through

Yet through all this, I was still scared because it was so new- so different

So opposed to my regular, ordinary life.

How do you put complete trust and faith in something you’ve never been able to hold stable?

Giving you a chance was one of the hardest decisions I had to make

I debated so long: stay in safety or expose myself once more to the chance of crushing the fragile heart?

Finally I accepted the possibility with an open mind, hoping that I had chosen well in my decision

If I had to go back, I wouldn’t change my mind for anything

You have been my safety, my refuge, a best friend

When I was almost tugged away from you forever, my heart almost tore and my mind raced to thoughts that are better left in the dust.

Then I knew where I stood with you. To oppose a mentor I have the greatest respect for was unexpected- all for you.

Your family moves, but you stay behind: I take this as a return of affection for the small sacrifice I made.

Give me time and give me patience, let me love you and hold you and keep you forever

You hold my heart in your hands- don’t break it.