The Web Poetry Corner - Emma - Louise Braiden - M A N
M A N
by
Emma - Louise Braiden
No one has ever allowed me as much freedom
To be me,
As you have my lovely.
No one has ever been as patient
With my inconsistencies,
As you have my love.
Your company has become my security.
I have no fear.
I tread boldly into the world,
The future,
And into our life,
Because I know you will be there.
My love for you is unlike the raging torrents
Of loves before.
It is unlike the infatuations and lusting
Of my past.
My love for you has grown slowly,
On a strong foundation of trust and respect.
This love is enduring
Because we both understand
What the other requires.
Ours is a bud of friendship,
Opening its petals
More each day.
I have such gratitude
To be able to stand by your side
Today
And tomorrow,
As we face this world
Hand in hand.