You say you want Love
You want validation
I know this to be true
Because I see myself in you
You wouldn't know what Love is
even if it hit you on the head
even if it responded every time you call
even if it took you in, transformed you, and then set you free
even if it gave you nourishment in the face of self-sacrifice
even if it knew the darkest corners of your heart & chose to stay
even if it remembered the real you
when you hurt it with the words you say
You say you want Love
but you choose the superficial
You say you want connection
but cling to crumbs of hope
What we share
is an actual investment
You don't even know
you have Love sitting under your nose.
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Gabrielle Neavin
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Comments (1)
It’s a reminder that love isn’t always what we think it is—it’s often right in front of us. Appreciate you putting this out there. Great work!