The pain I endured
The dreams that stabbed like knives
Of happy times crushed by the reality of waking up
The trials of hell suffered
Because you were enough.

The sleepless nights
After forgotten fights
Pacing the floor
Instead of screaming and slamming doors
Because I allow you to be enough.

Then the photos
The memoirs of pure love
And enjoyment of one’s company
Made those dark times worth it
Because our love is enough.

I did everything
Wanted to be anything
Would have said or done
Anything
To embrace all of you and determine myself
It was enough.

I would not have thought
That behind closed doors
In a bed of roses and exchanged rings
Vows and silk white gowns
That all my efforts to pour myself into you
In hopes to be granted the chance to give you all of me
Would not be enough.