The Two of Us

by Taylor Torres

Something blooms inside of me and I want to water it every day and let it grow because it’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever felt.

“Be kind. Be funny. Be interesting. That is where you will find your power.”

I’ve learned that disappointment is a by-product of expectation. I no longer expect things from my mother, so she no longer has the power to make me spiral. You can’t change people; I know that now. And I will no longer concern myself with begging people to stay. Begging them to want me back. I’ll take what I can get from those who will give it.

No matter how much you love someone, you can’t save them from drowning. They have to love themselves enough to learn how to swim.”

I’m convinced even the Grinch loved Christmas and what he truly disliked was annoying people, and can you blame him for that?

“I don’t want you to thank me for showing up for you. I want you to expect it from me. Because I’m confident enough to know that I’ll follow through every single time. In whatever way you need me, I’ll follow through.”

I like you as much as I love you. I could have a million lifetimes with you and it still wouldn’t be enough.