5 Years Later

by lxrissa.1975

November 6, 2017

I believe I am strong

Perhaps, I was before we met.

You tear me down and criticize me

Break me apart by every muscle

Is it because you love me?

You question my loyalty

And test my strength

Yet, here I am.

Do you do all of this

Because you love me?

You shout and scream while my back is turned

But only speak of praise when my face is clear

Is it because you want to make up for yourself?

Or is it… because you love me?

I try my hardest and fight every day

Against temptations and wants

I realize my needs and long for what you bring me

For I know our time is limited.

I stay truthful and compassionate

Changing my schedule to wrap around yours,

And I never forget what you need.

I put you before me

Even in sickness and sorrow,

Though I do not receive the same from you,

I do it still.

My friends ask me why,

My parents will never understand,

But I will.

It’s because I love you.

5 years later, we meet again.

I bring up how much I love you,

And you bring up how much you wish you showed me you loved me.

The relationship begins to spark up again,

And I know we are meant to be.

You give me constructive criticism,

And make sure I am okay.

You never question me,

And you praise me unconditionally.

You have nothing but kindness inside and out,

And I feel appreciated like never before.

Not only because I love you,

Because you love me too.

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