I see the tired in your eyes, the weight that you bear,
The quiet battles you fight, the burdens you wear.
I see the love in your hands, the warmth in your touch,
The way you give endlessly, the way you love so much.
I see the moments I missed, the words left unsaid,
The times I let silence speak in my stead.
The times I was distant, lost in my mind,
Forgetting the love that stood patient and kind.
I am sorry for nights when I turned away,
When worry consumed me and I had nothing to say.
For the days I was short, for the times I was cold,
For making you feel like you had to be bold.
You have carried so much, yet asked for so little,
Your love is a song, soft and gentle.
I should have listened more, held your hand tight,
Stood by your side through every dark night.
But know this, my love, my heart is awake,
I see what I have, the love I won’t break.
For every mistake, for every regret,
I love you now, I won’t ever forget.
I will listen deeper, I will stand near,
I will hold you close, I will make it clear.
You are my home, my heart, my light,
And I will love you better, starting tonight.
-Monica Johnson