true love

true love is when ...
... there are no expectations imposed.
... you accept the good and the bad. especially the bad.
... you don't try to change them but allow them the freedom to grow,
in their own time.
... you see them for who they are, yet wait and hope.
... there are no questions asked, because you trust and believe.
... you always want and believe the best of them.
... you give them the choice to choose.
even knowing that the choice would not be you.
... you let them go.
... you'll always be there for them, anytime they need you.
no matter how long it's been.
... you pray the best of everything for them.
... you wish them joy and love, even if it's not with you.
... you give up the right to demand.
... it's not about you or what you want.
... you stand back and watch them go.
... letting go does not mean giving up.
... you quietly love and gently support.
... remembering makes you want to weep.
... it hurts so much, you don't know what to say.

true love is ... when there are no regrets.