Sometimes We Need A Reminder Of Why We Love

Sometimes we forget the reasons
why we were drawn to each other-
criticize, huffing, complaining, and
nit-picking every little manner that
irritates us even slightly.

Letting life get in the way, the
hum-drum of daily living wear
us down; choosing to unload
and vent on each other instead
of supporting and dusting each
other down- instead of leaning
on each other and helping
the other to stand.

Sometimes, we forget how to be
compassionate, or kind, caring and
giving-instead giving in to short
tempers, selfishness, carelessness,
with callous statements made and
cruel words uttered in the heat of
the moment- forgetting yet again
that hatred breeds hatred,

forgetting how to not only love
each other, but how to {show} it.

That's not how I wish to be, instead I
wish for you to be enthusiatic about
coming home, passionate about relaying
your day to me and feeling secure
wrapped within my arms...No, I don't
wish to fall into the trap of my lover
feeling unappreicated and resented-
I wish for him to feel welcomed and
wanted, needed and supported.

-I wish to make you happy.