Life

I learned how to love life

Since you showed me the ropes

Behind the drama and things

That would keep me worried

I learned how to love myself

Since you helped me gain self-esteem

Behind the beautiful me

That I thought was ugly

I learned how to love others

Since you beckoned me to follow

Behind the care and comfort

That you showed for others

I learned how to be myself

Since you make me comfortable to be around

Beneath the mask I showed so

That people wouldn't see the real me

I learned how to be a better friend

Since you always were there for me

Behind me to make sure to

Catch me when I fell

I learned how to not fall for guys easily

Since you stood your ground when I liked you

"Being loved and loving someone are separate things,"

You told me that one evening