I have words for love

I will love,
When I care
When in your pain I despair.

I will love,
When I'm hurt
When your words
cut deep as swords.

I will love,
When I wait
lonely by the patience's gate

I will love,
When I promise.
When my promise
Is broken and remade.

I will love,
When I love,
Even if you hate.

we drift further away
our once unending love is
coming to a close

the sadness of it all is overwhelming
I miss being able to laugh together
and now we can't even agree
on raising our beautiful daughter

sometimes I wonder how we got here?
But that question will lead me
to the gates of insanity?

all I can do is take little steps forward,
and keep showing up to life.
I cherish each moment with my daughter.

you react to me as if I leave a strong
unpleasant aftertaste.
I try not to react and practice love and tolerance.

at the end of the day love guides me
through this strange journey of
grief and loss.

we are no longer two made one through vows.
I am sad, but I am grateful I can welcome
little moments of joy, sadness, tears and laughter.

I embrace it all.