Imperfectly Perfect Love
It is not perfect. They each have their own ways. There is no fairytale. Sometimes it is their likeness that causes conflict and their differences that bring closeness.
But she loves him more than words can say. But it is not that light, butterfly feeling love. It is the strong deep kind that is anchored deep down in your soul. The kind that makes you tingle on a cellular level- the buzzing kind. It is filled with admiration and wonder. After all this time- he still amuses her. His strong confidence, his unwavering support- his ability to give her space to spread her winds and shelter her when she falls. How does he know?
The feeling explodes out of her chest when she thinks about him, but it bewilders her- it is not excitement, it is so much more- it is overwhelming and so secure. So warm, so strong that it encompasses her and takes away her every doubt. He gives her the gift of being- unconditional love and acceptance. She has to be so strong all the time but not for him. He loves her no matter what. She can unravel and know that he will love her back together. She can just be…and she doesn’t have to think twice about it. He loves all sides of her and protects her space fiercely.
He gives her the gift of honesty, even when it may be hard to say. But it is never cruel and always kind. Even when he is frustrated, he tells her his truth.
Her beauty is just for her because his eyes see perfection. So she is beautiful but by her own standards, she does it for her. He listens to her. His words support her wants. His encouragement propels her forward.
They are so different but so alike. She is a whirlwind and he is a calm easy breeze. She sees him push past his comforts to make sure she is happy. His willingness to always go the extra mile so she can breathe a little bit easier is unwavering. He always keeps up. He moves in sync with her- every thought, every feeling, every action even when they are far apart. They are a team.
But he is not perfect and he needs her too. So she pays attention, just like he pays attention. She leans in, takes over, loves him and protects him. She gives him the gift of her truth and when they have competing needs, they take turns keeping the world at bay. And when it gets to feel like too much, and the feelings feel far away, they reach back out for each other. Because the journey is long and treacherous but with honor, love and respect they just might make it, if they have each other’s backs.
They are imperfectly, perfect for each other.
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