to my love

i'm sorry for

... all the times i neglected or ignored you
... giving you the cold shoulder instead of giving you an explanation
... not asking how your day was
... forgetting when you told me something that was important to you
... not leaving enough milk for your morning coffee
... missing an event that you asked me to attend
... saying things i didn't mean when i was angry
... making you angry just so i could be angry too
... not giving you space when you asked, and when you didn't ask
... expecting things that were not in your nature
... demanding things that were not in your nature
... not properly acknowledging when you did things that were not in your nature
... letting you leave without kissing you goodbye
... not telling you exactly how much you changed me for the better

but, thank you for

... putting up with my family
... helping me try new foods
... letting me wear your sweater
... bringing me flowers for no reason
... calling me when you knew i needed it although i wouldn't admit it
... letting me cry, even over silly things
... teaching me about the part of myself i have to be very quiet to hear
... getting me to paint
... pushing me enough to make scary decisions that made me happy
... trusting me with your thoughts
... treating me like an equal
... encouraging me to question authority
... inspiring me to write
... telling me the truth