Unconditional

from The Valley Is Not Your Home by Janelle Maree

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I’ve met your bad side.
I’ve seen all the parts of you
that you were afraid would make me run away.
When someone needed your help
I’ve seen you think of yourself first.
I’ve seen the way you lose your patience when you’re tired
and I’ve seen you exhausted.
I’ve seen the way you can lie
when accepting an apology.
You grow resentment like weeds
choking the life out of a garden
where forgiveness could have blossomed.
You hold a secret grudge.
I’ve seen the way it eats away at you.
I’ve seen you at your worst,
the anger taking over,
the fear keeping a hold of you.
I’ve seen how many times you’ve wanted to give up
but I choose you anyway.
I want all of you.
I’m not scared to love you on the hard days.
You are so much more than your flaws.
You are so much more than your mistakes.
My love comes with grace.
When you aren’t feeling like yourself
I look into your eyes
and I still recognize you.
I lay my head on your chest.
I listen close to each familiar beat.
I know your heart well.
I know you well.
I accept you completely.
I choose every single piece of you,
the ugly and the beautiful.
My love comes with compassion.
It is empathetic.
I want to live on your good side.
The weather there is lovely,
but if it starts to rain
I will travel to the other side.
The storm is getting pretty bad here,
but I know you’re scared to be alone
so I’m prepared to stay awhile,
as long as it takes.
I know exactly what I’m getting into.
I won’t abandon any part of you.
I’m choosing all of you.
My love for you is unconditional.

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from The Valley Is Not Your Home, released February 24, 2019

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about

Janelle Maree California, Maryland

27 year old poet, special education para-educator, Netflix enthusiast, devoted daughter, sister and friend. You can always find me either singing Disney songs, laughing loudly or talking about hope.