Self-Respect

And what it means

I have found someone
who makes my hurts 
go away 
Someone who loves me 
despite my imperfections 

She can love deeply
But she wont negotiate 
Her self respect 

She has learned 
love doesn’t demand 
self erasure 
But rather 
empowers and uplifts 

For respect 
is the most 
romantic 
language of all

Mature loving couple