Only once in your life

Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can

completely turn your world around.

You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul

and they absorb everything you say

and actually want to hear more.

You share hopes for the future, dreams that will come true,

goals that were achieved

and the many disappointments life has thrown at you.

When something wonderful happens,

you can’t wait to tell them about it,

knowing they will share in your excitement.

They are not embarrassed to cry with you

when you are hurting or laugh with you when

you make a fool of yourself.

Never do they hurt your feelings or make you

feel like you are not good enough,

but rather they build you up and show you

the things about yourself that make you special and beautiful.

There is never any pressure, jealousy or

competition but only a quiet calmness

when they are around.

You can be yourself and not worry about what

they will think of you

because they love you for who you are.

The things that seem insignificant to most people

such as a note, song or walk

become invaluable treasures kept safe in your

heart to cherish forever.

Memories of your childhood come back

and are so clear and vivid

it’s like being young again.

Colors seem brighter and more brilliant.

Laughter seems part of daily life

where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all.

A phone call or two during the day helps

to get you through a long day’s work

and always brings a smile to your face.

In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation,

but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby.

Things that never interested you before become fascinating

because you know they are important to this person

who is so special to you.

You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do.

Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind

or even a storm cloud on the horizon.

You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day

and in opening your heart,

you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible.

You find that being vulnerable is the only way to

allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you.

You find strength in knowing you have a true friend

and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end.

Life seems completely different,

exciting and worthwhile.

Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are apart of your life forever.