...you first loved me.

Even though you knew me 

you loved me from afar

then brought your love close

you didn’t allow my character

nor my nature to interfere 

with your gift of unconditional love

love that conquers  

love that does not see

the disappointments that I find in myself 

love that grows with understanding

love that brings thoughts of gratefulness

love that humbles

I love, because you first loved me.