I will love you in your darkest hours;
When the callous realities of circumstance become your nightmares.
I will love you regardless of your flaws, insecurities, and prejudices;
Because we’re only human.

I will love you especially when you refuse to love yourself;
When the plague of corrosive insecurity and fear exposes your weakness and vulnerability.
I will love you regardless of the hurts, wounds, and aches you inflict;
Because bearing your pain is a journey of privilege.

I will love you when you ugly cry and throw your tantrums.
I will love you when rage inspires the cruelest of intentions.
I will love you when affliction of the soul drowns the goodness of the heart.
I will love you when the world says otherwise.

I will love you even when you run away;
And extend my arms in jubilation when you return.
I will love you even if those very words forever fall short of your utterance;
Because love eschews the promise of reciprocity.

I will love you long after you are gone.
I will love you when there are no more words that can be said.
I will love you no matter what.