To my future lover,

This is me before I met you
I am tired, exhausted from the unrequited love.
That seems to follow me like a shadow.

I have almost given up on the idea of true love
Feeling like I am not worth loving for
People come and go, leaving me feeling empty.

Aching for love that will stay, that will endure
But I understand that I am not east to love
I am complex, a puzzle with missing pieces

But to you, my future lover, I hope to meet you soon
I hope that when we cross paths
You will see the depth of my soul
And appreciate the intricacies of my being
I hope that you take the time to understand me
To embrace my flaws and imperfections
And love me for who I am.

I long for the day when I will no longer feel alone
When I finally have someone by my side
Who will hold my hand though the darkest of nights
And celebrate with me in the brightest of days

So to you, my future lover, wherever you may be
I am waiting for you with an open heart
Ready to love and be loved in return
Hoping that our paths will intersect
And our love story will finally begin.