Love is

Love is
Forgiving yourself for making mistakes
Love is
Allowing yourself to laze in your skin
Love is
Not comparing yourself to others
Love is
Being kind to yourself when life is not
Love is
Pushing yourself to grow
Love is
Reminding yourself to be present
Love is
Loving yourself first so you can love others

Five Years Ago

Five years ago
I moved across the sea for a year
I’m still here

Four years ago
I broke ties and started again
I’m starting again

Three years ago
I introduced her to my family
I’m her family

Two years ago
I put life on hold to put it right
It’s wild and precious

On year ago
I was one year from marriage
We’re over the moon