you do not 

complete me.

in fact, no one 

else is meant to. 

~~

this idea of completion

is a killer of relationships,

unrealistic in expectation

and execution.

~~

it’s entirely

unreasonable

to expect YOU

to fill the void

that makes me 

whole. 

~~

my insecurities,

my issues, my healing

required. these are

mine to bear, 

not yours,

not ours.

~~

but complement 

each other we do. 

we fit together 

like hand and glove 

because we have 

executed adjustments

repeatedly,

~~

large and small 

required.

done the mahi,

put in the effort,

and have chosen

each other again

every. single. day.

~~

we are two 

imperfect people

pursuing wholeness

together 

~~

and loving each other 

wholeheartedly

along the way. 

~~

and because of that

my cup is full.

and when you are near

or even far away

i feel the completeness

we have each found

and share 

together. 

~~

©Heather Pound 2022

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