Worth the Risk

Poem about the risk being worth the wait for her love

I have loved before.
Or I thought I did.
My first love was poignant.
I thought he hung the moon
And all the stars above.
I'd planned our future —
But that wasn't to be.

I loved again — and boldly.
Stepped out on a limb
And thought it was forever.
As years went by, we saw
This wouldn't work for us.
He wasn't capable of love
And I couldn't hang on.

And then I loved myself.
I learned I was enough
On my own — independent.
I didn't need a man
To make me whole,
Complete, or fulfilled.
Loneliness I could sweep away.

The universe had a different plan.
You came out of nowhere
With your mischievous smile
And soft, deep blue eyes.
Making me laugh,
Feeling so pulled toward you,
But you weren't mine to have.

Pressing down the feelings,
We're just good friends — that's all.
Your life was changing,
The universe started pulling
You toward me, too.
Testing the waters, each
Trying to figure it out.

And now I wait for you.
I know it could be in vain.
I believe we are meant to be.
Each of us growing into a higher place,
So we can love each other fully.
You claiming your worth and happiness,
Me trusting in your love from a distance.

This love is palpable and alive.
I see your handsome face in my mind,
Feel your spirit near me
So real I could touch you.
There is joy in this love
And peace in the patience.
You are worth every minute.

You are worth the risk
And the ache of missing you.
I want to love away every
Idea that you are undeserving of it.
I want to hold you so tightly
You feel nothing but safety,
Joy, peace, and comfort.

The night of waiting is hard.
What you have to do is even harder.
I want you to feel confident that you've
Done all you need to do.
I cannot wait until I get to love you freely
And when the morning comes,
I will wash you in my love light.