You, the first man in my life,

You, the one who taught me the meaning of love.

You, the bright light behind my dark shadows,

And you, the umbrella of sadness shielding me from destruction.

My dear, you are the essence of my life now.

There’s no one else who understands

A woman already engulfed by solitude.

Yet you only offer a smile.

Then, you place your hand on my shoulder

And speak those beautiful words:

“You are the motivation for my every small step, because you are my love.”

You seem to inspire this soul of mine,

To move forward without ever looking back,

To face the feelings that bring pain.

Thank you for everything, my love.

You’ve brought me to a smile

I once thought unimaginable.

This love has bridged the shadows

Of darkness and silence that are now gone,

Replaced by a sun unafraid to shine.

Once again, thank you

For every wound you endured for me,

For someone so full of flaws.

Yet, I can’t help but wonder about one question:

Why me?