I Now Know

I now know what antifreeze tastes like:  

Sickly sweet that steadily poisons me.

I now know that, after being oxygen-starved,

A breath of fresh air is normal and healthy, not a luxury.

I now know that neglect is bad,

And significant others are supposed to not ignore you.

I now know what it feels like,

To have someone look at you like you’re the world.

I now believe in three things,

Communication, honesty, and fun.

I now know what it’s like,

To have someone love you for who you are, not who you’re going to be.

I now know what it’s like,

To have a healthy relationship.

I now know what it’s like,

To live a healthy #BecauseILoveYou.