I believe in love because…

(To my beloved Godmother. Your love and support taught me that love does exist and that I deserve happiness. Thank you!)

I believe in love because you came into my life.

You opened the door to my heart-

With such a gentle and tender start-.

You've shown me in so many ways how deeply you care

And encourage me to open up as I previously could not dare.

Before you came along my heart seemed filled with only darkness-

cold and drear

Needing desperately for someone to love me and hold me as dear.

You came bearing the gift of belonging

And filled a heart that before held nothing but longing

I believe in love because...

At the time when I needed it most-

You brought love into my life.

Even in the midst of much turmoil and strife.

With your wonderful inner eyes

You saw through my wall of disguise

And reached out to embrace my sweet

little child within

Making it clear to me that this is where love must begin

The truth of your love for me sooths

my wounded soul

And shows me that in time I, too, can be whole

I believe in love because...

You have taught me that it is not just for someone else

Gently you reveal the truth of my inner child

And the love that she holds, so tenacious yet mild

Reminding me of that spark of true love I hold

And encouraging me with joy, in its expression, to be bold

Helping me to parent myself in loving ways

And to look upon myself with a truly loving gaze.

I believe in love because...

You have embodied it for me

With such joy and excitement, this challenge you face.

And enthusiastically reach out, my heart to embrace.

I believe in love because...

I have you in my life.

Thank you for giving me this gift-

The gift of knowing there truly is love.

By Mindy Hawk. All rights reserved.