I never knew of
the way my
hair would define my
anxieties and worries and
insecurities like a 
mask I couldn't
control.

I never knew of
the way a
lover could be
such a steady source of
strength as well as
reflection as well as
question marks.

I never knew but
could always sense the
way a giant leap of
faith could
reform my identity and
break it down and
leave me wondering,
quietly thinking with
no one to hear what I
thought.

I'm finding strength in
the unsure, the
unknown, the
in between.

Keep on 
being. No
matter what.

I shouldn't have to manually enter a text box.

Watch who supports you through the tough times,
but even more carefully,
watch who supports you through the
best of times.

Those who matter 
stand by you, unyielding.
Those who don't
drift away, too soon
forgotten.