Love, it's When

It’s when you truly want good things for someone other than yourself,
It’s when you offer your time, unconditionally,
It's when you buy something they would never buy for them self - just because.

It’s when you have wonderful dreams and they’re the only one you want to tell,
It's when you have a bad day or are really upset and you know that they’ll not only listen but the mere sound of their voice will calm & soothe you.
It's when you know they can help you see where you went wrong, compassionately and in a space-to-grow kind of a way.

Its when you find honesty within yourself and in them,
It's when you stop keeping score,
It's when you don't hold back and punish one another,
Its when you talk openly, without judgment or expectation,
It's when you take responsibility for yourself and what you need, want and hope for.

Its when you know that even if you don’t back yourself they will,
It's when they spend time patiently showing you who you are to them, how you make them feel and why it is that they love you.
It's when, if they were to paint you it would be beautiful, colorful and bold - this helps you feel seen, and to see yourself as they do.

It's when you never have to explain yourself more than once,
It's trusting you always have a nook to climb into,
It's when you know that you are all that you are because you are loved by them, and that to be loved in this way you can love fearlessly in return.

Its when you know that you are safe - not physically but emotionally,
Its when you can see your future,
It's when you can cherish your past and then best of all you can live in the moment.

Love is when you know your measure, your story & because their love has shown you how to find and love yourself.