You are worth all the pain

The apparent

The silent

The hidden

Nights of tears

Not quiet ones

But the sobbing that only comes

From the acknowledgement and acceptance

Of all that has happened

The forgotten remembered

Remembered longed to be forgotten

You made it disappear

Even if it was for the briefest of moments

It felt like eternity

And forever

I would have gladly paid the price

Over and over again

For all that you are

Your soft smile

Strong gentle spirit

Beautiful heart

The reflection of God

And the beginning of joy