They say ...

They say falling in love is easy to do.
It was with you.

They say when you meet the one you'll know.
I knew.

They say love is Springtime when it's new.
That can be true.

Many things are said by those poets of old,
but it's what they don't say, that is important too!

They don't say you have to navigate your way through a minefield of insecurity, on both sides.

They don't say you have to let go of your fear of getting hurt, on both sides.

They don't say you have to fight, tooth and nail,  just so he'll let you love him.

They don't say you will experience a swinging pendulum of emotion,
from crippling doubt to unbridled joy.

They don't say love is more than hearts on fire and fluttering inside,
more than heat and passion.

It's compromise and compassion, it's kindness and understanding,
It's dedication and commitment.

It's a willingness to be vulnerable, to trust this person has your best interest at heart.

It's taking responsibility for someone other than yourself!

It's all encompassing and all-consuming trust and respect!

It's unconditional!

©JennaClaireDouglass