I wrote this a little while back, it was intended as a 1 year anniversory gift. I thought since progressive bloggers focus so hard on serious, and sometimes, covtroversial topics, it was time for a little love.
I think I had to cry a thousand times
Before you could ever make me smile
And I had to have my heart broken
So that you could come and mend it
I had to hurt and fall down
To ever accept your hand
I’ll never regret what it took
To finally get to you
I had to be rejected
Before I’d know how special your acceptance would be
And I had to lock my heart up
Before I could ever give you the key
I had to lose my way, somehow
For you to lead me home
I had to be by myself
To know I don’t want to be alone
I’ll never regret what it took
To finally get to you
I had to learn to love myself
Before your words could be sincere
I had to grow up, without help
I had to face my fear
I thought love would take forever
That’s why it took much too long
I thought I’d know your face, your voice
Before you ever came along
Although the trials have left their scars
It made me ready to give you my whole self
I’ll never regret what it took
To finally get to you
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I could not agree more with one of your lines.
"I had to learn to love myself, before your words could be sincere"
A lot of the problems in relationships come from the fact that people are insecure about themselves and dislike themselves so much that they cause problems and constantly question how anyone else could love them. Once you learn to accept yourself, to work with your flaws then you can really love. I've struggled with that.....this was wonderful to read, thank you.
I agree with artistic_dreamer. Its a very well written poem. And it symbolizes the inner plight that comes with being in a relationship.
The sovereign of all hearts....So bow down to Lady Lee