hold on, we're almost there.

he loved me more than i could ever love myself.
he filled in the empty spaces. i was broken and he picked up all the pieces.
he helped me find my way. but in the midst of the journey, he up and left.
he abandoned me. i was lost once again. only at that time, it was worse.
i was lost and he was the only one who could save me. why? because he took away my ability to love.
to believe in people.
to believe in myself.
i couldn't even love myself for quite some time. because i loved him with all of me. i loved him so much that i forgot to save some for myself.
i gave him everything, and he willingly took it.
he gave what he can, but not everything. i took what i could.

i'm tired of settling.
i was never one to settle.
i always wanted more. worked for more. starved for more.

i hate that he changed me.
but i love myself now.
or at least i'm learning.

i'm so close that i can taste it.