You taught me to trust,
deeper than I’ve ever
felt before. Showed me
I don’t have to be
the only one who breaks
out in dance, and I
don’t have to be
embarrassed. You
encouraged me to
believe in myself.
To see myself as a
badass, independent woman
who don’t need no man.
I don’t need you;
that doesn’t scare you,
just prompts you to
keep trying. I never
imagined anyone could be
so consistently kind
and supportive as you.
Are you a dream?
Or were those who
came before, insubstantial,
only puffs of smoke
by comparison?