Not at First Sight

It wasn’t love at first sight,

not even love at first conversation,

Or first tag on the 6th grade playground,

Oh, no,

It was slow,

Like a candle,

Bight and burning,

You were cute,

With dark curly hair,

Light brown eyes,

Suntanned skin,

Large nose,

Charming smile,

A cute glint in your eye,

An an adorable nose scrunch,

It wasn’t your charm,

Or your looks,

It was the way,

I explored the world,

Of Percy Jackson with you,

It was how you always listened,

Never judged,

You stood there,

Steadfast and strong,

Dark and cool,

Silent and kind,

You silence calms my storms,

Chases away my worries,

Tickles away my sadness,

Makes me laugh,

Even when I don’t want to,

But need it the most,,

And always willing to hold me

During anxiety attacks,

When she gets the best of me,

And brings out the worst,

But it's you who stays,

You love the parts of me,

My mother seems to hate,

My gut,

My anxiety,

My wide ass,

Which I know is your favorite,

I can always see you,

Standing near,

I have no fear,

I can cry and scream,

And still be loved,

Maybe not understood,

But cherished and adored,

Supported,

Doing what makes me happy,

With you near,

I have no fear,

I love you,

I see you in our son,

Our perfect boy,

With an imperfect daddy,

Who loves and adores him

You both are my world,

It was love at first sight,

But I love loving each other slowly,

Tenderly,

In our own ways,

The ring on my left hand proves it,

I am yours,

You are mine,

Our boy is ours

When you are near,

I have no fear