my flawed love

When I reflect on what it really is: an affection completely selfless,

I realize how often I fail to love you well.

one day I love you, the next I forget to;

And when I consider, when I remember, when I take it all in

That your love is so great, pure-- void of sin,

My throat tightens, and I lose my breath,

As my eyes flood with gratitude mixed with regret.

But you say to me, “don’t cry, try again,”

You lift me up, you fill me to the brim.

With words, I cannot begin to describe

The change that has taken place inside

Because of your love, because of your love

To you, my flawed love is enough.