As I Am

I never promised you perfect. I can promise you drama, bad jokes, tantrums, and tears. I can also promise you moments of quiet reflection, infinite trust, passionate reconciliation, and unconditional love…no matter what. When I love, I love completely; body, heart, and soul; I know of no other way. Push me, kick me, cut me to the bone; you will not break me. I thrust when I should parry; advance when I should retreat. I am not wounded and broken; some damsel in need of rescue. I am a beautiful, frustrating, complicated mess...and I like it that way. So save your judgments; open your mind...and heart. Love me…as I am…if you dare...