True Love

Not too long ago I wrote
of a fairy tale romance
I thought I would only
experience in my dreams,
and vicariously in classic
movies and love songs.
Then you came along
and turned those fantasies
into a reality when you
showed me what love
really could, and
always should be like.
You did it by listening,
being attentive to all
the details, tiny to
tremendous, proving
you cared about
everything I said.
By taking care of me
when I was not feeling my
best, pampering me
until I was well, and
finding ways to
keep me that way.
By not only being curious
about my aspirations,
but also offering
to support me and
help in any way
that I need.
By understanding that
I have always wanted
an epic romance,
and taking the time to
plan a way to sweep
me off my feet.
Most of all, by not only
saying the words, but
proving you stood behind
them in your actions,
making sure I knew how
much you love me.
Now I look forward to
spending the rest of my life
showing you all the love
I have to give in return,
because I want nothing more
than your happiness.