My Darling
My Darling….
I once thought love was like a fairy tale
It was pumpkin carriages, castles, and prince charming
But love is waking up to a simple, "Hello, my darling"
I once thought love was like the first date
It was the nervous laughter and a kiss goodnight
But love is the next morning as the darkness gives way to light
I once thought love was like a rollercoaster waiting for the fall
And while love is a wild ride, it's in the quiet moments
Significant and small
I once thought love was more like the wedding and the vows
But love is more in the space in between
It's in the here and now
I once thought love was untamed and unyielding
It was sacrifice
But love is not that feeling
Love is the subtle compromise
Love is the truth amid a world full of lies
Love is in the quiet that you find all the power
Love is brave and it never cowers
You taught me that love is not conceited
It's humble and subtle and will never be defeated
It's the kind of love that we made our own
It's the everlasting love where we'll never again be alone
This love is learning from each other every day
It's a lesson that always teaches
Come what may
This love is partnership with my best friend
This love is the beginning and this love is the end
Through every misstep and preconceived notion
Once standing at the shores of love
Let's jump into this endless ocean
Hold my hand as we conquer the waves
The rise and fall, ebb and flow
With you next to me, I'll always feel safe
Lean into love and we'll never be apart
For in this moment, I give you my heart
I can't promise you I'll never dream
Of rollercoasters and the walk down the aisle
And although it took me a while to get here
I would have walked a million miles
I can't promise you perfection
But that's the beauty of it all
Our love is cracked and bruised, worn and tattered
And maybe even scarred
Our love is a symbol of our strength and resiliency
If this is love, then I give it every piece of me
If this is love, then I don't want the fairy tale or prince charming
If this is love, then marry me
"I love you, my darling"
Copyright © Kate Collinger | Year Posted 2024
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