love does not arrive unadorned
it wears respect like a garment
a fragile thread holding it close
woven into what the soul craves
to be seen as whole and worthy
not broken pieces to be mended
in delicate hearts love whispers
i value every crack within you
it is never loud or demanding
never asking to be prioritized
but offering you steady ground
a place to grow into yourself
for love without esteem falls apart
like trying to drink from empty hands
it slips through the gaps unnoticed
leaving you thirsting for what\'s missing