this time around is different

a hope for love

she’s independent

strong on her own…

knows that only she can make herself happy

she’s more compassionate

and more selective.

she ends up dating someone familiar

that she’s known for a long time

a supportive friend who’s always loved her.

and she never knew… until now…

usually she’d meet some “great” guy

and go for it… all starry eyed

this time it just evolved…

she was all herself all the time around him

not the person others meet

he knows her depth

he’s been around long enough to know

there’s way more than what the surface shows…

they inspire one another

support and nurture each other too

a super positive chemical equation of love

each other’s refuge