maybe not today, but someday

You know what, Brutus? It's okay. Because one day I will find someone who really loves me, and you're just a stepping stone to that day. And maybe it's true what they say, you have to kiss a couple of frogs until you finally find your prince. And I am NOT about to settle for any regular, old, slimy amphibian just yet.

(top: you; bottom: prince... swoon)

One day, I will find someone who won't know how to hurt me. I will find someone who won't feed me lie after lie, who won't take back his words when things get harry-- someone who is guileless, honest, and genuine.

I won't have to convince him to want me. I won't have to prove to him that I am worthy of his love. He will prove himself worthy of mine. He will love me for everything that I am. He will hold on tight in fear of never finding another me, in fear of never finding another "us".

He won't live to fulfill his egotistical impulses. Because I will be enough for him. I will be all he needs and all he wants.

He will remember anniversaries because every additional moment that we are together will be a moment to celebrate. Our love will be innocent, pure, and untainted by life's circumstances. Everyday we are together, I will wake up happy and loved and fall asleep just as happy and loved. And I will feel safe again. I don't expect expensive diamond rings; big, meaningless gestures; or empty sentiments. All I expect is not to be hurt. One day I will find someone who makes me feel safe again.

Thank you for revealing yourself for who you really are, just another green, little swamp thing. Now I can move on.

One day, I will not love in vain.

I know he exists. I've had it before. I know it exists.