I spent a lot of time searching

for affection in shallow places

I gave people bits of me

they didn't deserve

and I let myself be hurt because

I thought that's what I deserved

but once I let go

of trying to shove puzzle pieces

in places that didn't fit,

once I let go of all the hate

I secretly had stored in the

gashes that decorate my heart

I came to terms with myself

and loved more than ever before

i met you