Love the boy who… is strong

Love the boy who is strong.  The boy who is strong in both strength and character.  The boy who finds happiness from the strength required to take care of everyone in his life but who isn’t defined by the act, by them in return.  The boy who stands tall by your side, loving and protecting you, who knows when words of advice or encouragement are needed or when  a comforting silent shoulder is the answer.  The boy who puts you first.

Love the boy who has the strength to provide direction for you both – make the bold decisions or to compromise when the time is right.  Always striving for the best for you both – to be the best for both of you – together.  The boy who can stand up to you when you need to be grounded – pulled back to earth when you get off course – when you can’t stop pushing in spite of yourself, intent on getting a reaction.  Love the boy who has the strength to shut you down without arguing – fully understanding that the pain and hurt go far beyond what your words reveal.  Love the boy with the strength to take care of you even through his anger knowing that you are on this journey together – with all the bumps in the road.  Love the boy strong enough to see through your insecurities that sometimes arise for the most ridiculous of reasons – know that they are only a small part of who you are – that you only need the smallest of reassurances from him to get through the other side.

Love the boy who is strong enough to face his fears too – hand in hand with you – to provide the pillar of support in the face of adversity – leaning on each other.  The boy who knows true strength shines through when he is safe in your arms, releasing his pain through watering eyes – letting you comfort him fully, trusts in you, shares his secrets, his fears.  Love the boy who is strong enough to let go.  Love the boy who is strong.