Letter to My Heart

Dear Heart,

Hidden deep inside my body,
silently working day in and day out.
Never a moment to rest.
Never a moment to stop.

I want to tell you something.

You are the greatest gift of my life.

Please forgive me
for not seeing you sooner,
for taking you for granted,
for allowing others to cause us heartache.

Forgive me
for not recognising when you were in pain,
for ignoring the quiet signals,
for staying when we were not valued.

I am sorry
I did not see that they did not want us.
I am sorry
I missed the signs of betrayal.
I am sorry
I allowed you to hurt alone.

But today, I make you a promise.

I will honour you.
I will see you.
I will protect you.

I will become wiser in reading intentions.
I will be strong enough to walk away.
I will use the courage you give me
to build a life filled with laughter and joy.

Because you deserve happiness.
You deserve peace.
You deserve to be cherished.

I love you, my heart.