Everything I thought was love,
pales in comparison,
To the acceptance and adoration,
that I am shown by them.

No one has ever loved me,
so unabashed and pure,
So thoroughly and unfettered,
They make me feel secure.

A thing I thought I'd never know,
and felt I hadn't earned,
To be seen, treasured, and cherished,
to have my love returned.

But they make me feel wanted,
And they make me feel whole,
Like I don't have to earn my place,
or reach a certain goal.

I'm simply allowed to be,
and exist right at their sides.
All my cracks and broken pieces,
From them, I never have to hide.

No one in my life, before,
Ever loved me for who I am inside,
It was always about what I could do or give...
And I took it all in stride.

But I know, now, that I've been blessed,
With love so vast, timeless and pure,
that even should Oblivion dawn,
Our love will still endure.

So from the cockles of my cold, dead heart,
I hope they understand this true,
Every moment spent together,
Makes my heart melt for you, and you, and you.

Penned by my hand on the 12th of Phaestian, in the year 989 AF.