I have loved and will love again

I have been in love once. I remember it well. The memories I have turned golden with time and all the good days stand strong. I do not remember the fights. I do not remember being angry or annoyed. I only remember his voice, his touch, and how his laugh made me feel like I had finally found where I belonged. Oh yes, I have been in love once.

And as things tend to go; I have had my heart broken. I remember it well. The memories I have are darkened, heated, and heavy. I do not remember the good days. I do not remember smiling or being happy. I only remember the longing, the pain, and the thread of hope that it may someday stop hurting. Oh yes, I have had my heart broken.

I have lived. I have picked up the pieces and started again. I have dedicated myself to my personal life and career goals and accomplished them all. I have traveled the world, moved across it, found fabulous friends, and lived my dream career. I have worked hard, learned many things, and I am thankful for all the experiences I have collected.

I’m ready now. I am ready to love again. I am ready to take a leap of faith and to trust again. This time I am prepared. I will love with respect, care, and appreciation. I will create my own happiness. I will support and honor. I will focus on all the good days and move forward quickly forgetting the bad days. I will hold my head high and stand tall. For I have been in love before and I have learned, love is fragile, but well worth the risk.