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Because I love you

I will understand that change is the only permanence this life grants

and I will not fear for what the future holds for us 

I will understand that empathy is the greatest gift that I could give to you

because ignorance leads to nowhere 

I will understand that I am not to weather your storms for you, but with you

so that we both can grow from the hard facts of life 

Because I love you

I will find passion within yours

and I will not hold you back from what you want

I will know what makes you happy

and I will not use what doesn't against you

I will not tie you down to me

because I am not the only one who loves you

Because I love you

You are whole, even without me 

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Grant-Grey Porter Hawk Guda
<p>Powerful expression! Please continue to express your life your heart and your soul! Keep sharing!</p>

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