This Is How I Will Love You
I know you're somewhere out there. I know you're probably as hopeless as I am right now, about to give up on love because it's been so terrible lately, but I know you'll show up in my life at the most unexpected time, and I know we'll just feel it. My mind wanders and goes to the thought of you more frequently than it should. I envision the sound of your voice, the beat of your heart, and the smell of your body. I imagine the way you laugh, the curve of your grin, and how excited I am to get to know you. But today, as I sat here in the park where everyone is moving in their own rhythm, I came to think of you. All of a sudden, I grabbed my notebook and started writing. The first line is this…this is how I will love you. I am not the most beautiful girl you’ll ever see. In fact, my beauty is below average, and you’d probably not notice me at first glance. But I want you to know that I know how to carry myself. I know how to dress properly and accordingly. I ...