Fifth of October

Thank you for yesterday.

You found me sunken, overwhelmed with myself, and you stayed.

You embraced me, though tears fell from my face. You held me until my body calmed. You saw me, unveiled… My light lost in the storm of my own emotions. Yet, you still loved me.

Thank you for yesterday. I found comfort in your arms. You looked at me, perplexed and concerned… yet you stayed. You challenged my fears and my doubts, drawing me out of my cloud. You listened with an open mind, and an open heart, until words no longer spilled from my lips.

Thank you for yesterday.

For giving me the time and space to gather myself. For gathering me.

For taking my load, and lightening it. Relieving me of the simplest burdens, creating time for me to navigate my world.

Yesterday, you cared for me. You fed me, and gave me time to rest. A welcome change from the revolving door of… life. And though, my emotions and pain are not yours. You shared them with me. You stepped into my darkness, and helped me through.

Yesterday you created a sanctuary. Candles burned under the night sky, and I could finally breathe. Unwind.

It was beautiful. You were everything I needed you to be.

Thank you,

For yesterday.