I promised to listen,

Even as the tears glistened,

In your voice I heard your shame,

And I struggled not to place blame,

On myself for not telling you how I felt before,

It was my own fault my heart was sore,

Even though you didn't admit it I heard your tears,

The three words I never thought I'd hear met my ears,

Time stopped as my mind reeled,

And it was like all the hurt peeled,

Away from my heart as it increased speed,

It was almost like being freed,

In a shaky voice I told you that I'd waited,

So long for the words you so heart fully stated,

And to say them in return felt so right,

The drops of saline blurred my sight,

Hopes and dreams really do come true,

And I wanted to say it again, I love you too.