Poem: Love is..

Love is..

Acceptance – not judgement.
Love me for who I am
Not who you want me to be.

Understanding – not assumption.
Learn who I really am
Not the labels society puts on me.

Commitment – not a quitter.
Love ALL of me
Not just the easy parts.

Openness – not secrecy.
Show me who you really are
Love and trust me with your heart.

[Poem by Melanie Magowan]