I don't believe in love the way I used to I use to dream of far off fairy tale kingdoms Where valiant princes rescue damsels in distress But I've grown a lot, I've evolved I like being strong for myself, Having my own interests And being liked for me and not just my appearance I don't feel like I need love in a romantic sense I feel like all my needs for love are met By way of a diverse gang of interesting people My patience is being cultivated As I dive deeper into these intimate heart connections That initially feel scary But are so rewarding in the long run Maybe I'm just training for the most soul-shattering Love relationship in my life But the dynamic of this relationship won't be the knight in shining armor, damsel in distress paradigm But two whole people entering into a union of love Shaped by boundaries And molded by mutual respect So, no I no longer believe that anyone can "save" me in the form of a romantic relationship I saved myself, with the support of my community But ultimately, I did the work, but my community allowed me to put my work into practice.