avatarCarolyn Riker

Summary

The content reflects on a personal journey of love, self-discovery, and the realization that true love respects individual growth and freedom.

Abstract

The text is a poignant reflection on a relationship where the author initially believed in an eternal bond, characterized by mutual support and shared dreams. As the relationship evolved, the author recognized a fundamental misconception—that love means completing what is perceived to be lacking in each other. Through introspection and personal growth, the author came to understand that love involves accepting the fullness of each other's beings, including the shadows and the evolution of individual souls. The narrative emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself within a relationship and the beauty of a love that respects personal freedom and the authenticity of each partner.

Opinions

  • The author believed in an everlasting love with their partner, which was built on the idea of mutual giving and shared experiences.
  • There was a realization that expecting the partner to fulfill what one lacks is a misconception and a barrier to genuine love.
  • True love is not about constant bliss but about bridging the gap between who the partners are and who they are expected to be.
  • Love should respect the aging of souls, the deep emotions, and the personal growth of each individual.
  • The author suggests that for a relationship to thrive as a 'we,' both partners must be free to express their true selves, without the constraints of external expectations.

I Believed in You

Love sees and respects all sides of you and me

Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash

I believed you and me would be forever. My hand in yours the small of my back spooning our tomorrows.

I believed you were something that I wasn’t and that was my fallacy.

I thought this time would be different so, I gave and gave and I also gave in letting myself go.

You see, I didn’t want to go through and find a dead end. I wanted love to be beautiful.

You’d give I’d give and we’d take sips from the heart of each other.

Not a constant bliss but a bridge of meeting who we are and not what we thought we should be.

I truly believed we would be together forever and then as I grew to know me I understood better.

Love respects the aging of souls sharing the deepest feels the sorrows as well as gold. Love sees and accepts our shadows.

To be a “we” we needed to be free in the beauty of who we are not what we were expected to be.

Carolyn Riker is the author of three beautiful books of poetry and prose. She’s also a licensed mental health therapist in private practice. Her books are available on Amazon.

Poetry
Relationships
Equality
Life Lessons
Carolyn Riker
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