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This is for the one who never asks for anything in return.

This is for the one who kissed the bruises
on my knees when I was little,
who washed my face after playing outside,
and who kneeled to wipe away my tears
when other kids teased me.
This is for the one with warm embraces.
This is for the one who gave me hope
when it felt like I had none left,
who taught me how to stand up for myself,
and who taught me how to put away my pride
and ask for forgiveness (and also to forgive).
This is for the one who knows how I like my eggs cooked
and the way I arrange my clothes.
This is for the one who loves all of my habits and quirks,
from playing with my hair when I’m lost in thought
to eating ice cream when I’m upset.
This is for the one who stays up when I’m sick,
who wakes up early to make breakfast for everyone,
who stays home to care for the house,
and who puts family first on the list.
This is for the one who continues to give me wisdom,
who welcomes me with a smile every time I come home,
who tells me I’m beautiful without an ounce of dishonesty,
who shares life stories with me,
and who keeps me grounded.

This is a massive gratitude for everything
that you have ever done.
This is for giving and not asking for anything.
This is for the respect,
the compassion,
the attention,
the patience,
the time,
and the forgiveness.
This is for the endless how are you’s
and constant I love you’s.
This is for the years you stood by me.
This is for the moments I might have forgotten to say I’m sorry
(I am sorry).
This is for the tears, the laughs,
the talks, and the memories.
This is for the unconditional love you have for me
that I’ll spend a lifetime trying to return.

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The thing I’m most afraid of is me. Of not knowing what I’m going to do. Of not knowing what I’m doing right now.

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Fall in love with someone who wants you, who waits for you. who understands you even in the madness; someone who helps you, and guides you, someone who is your support, your hope. fall in love with someone who talks with you after a fight. Fall in love with someone who misses you and wants to be with you. Do not fall in love only with a body or with a face; or with the idea of being in love