Love Poem: I Once Knew a Man
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Written by: Erin Green

I Once Knew a Man

I Once Knew A Man
What happened to the man I met?

The one I fell desperately in love with

The one I thought was a God send

 

He was the one who reminded me that the ruff exterior I wore

Was simply a wall of defense I’d created as a way to protect myself from hurt

He reminded me that there was a softer side to me

That there was still someone out here who was able to notice the diamond that shined within

He made me believe that he understood that the hard exterior I wore was just a role played 
in an attempt to easily navigate between the worlds I live in

 

He made me feel comfortable talking to him about anything, everything and nothing at all

Never once believing judgment was being passed or that I was being looked down upon for 
decisions made that time and maturity have now shown me differently about

 

When we hit sticking points 

He showed me that it was okay to agree to disagree

To understand and embrace the individuality within each other

Respecting the fact that we each have our own mindsets and ways of thinking

To appreciate our differences and consider them as a blessing that someone has been put in 
out lives to show us a different perspective

 

He made me realize that some of the vilest, most degrading sexual fantasies I had

Could be turned into some of the softest, most tender moments by two people who cared 
about the others needs, wants & desires

 

The man allowed my inner child, long since locked away by the realities of adult life and 
responsibility, feel that she once again had a playmate

Someone who, for just a little while every now and again, wanted to leave reality behind

And just be

 

He made me believe that I’d found the one I’d been looking for

For so long

The one who’d love me

Unconditionally

Who’d protect me from all hurt, harm and danger

Someone who would never think to allow any of those things to come to me by his words or 
actions

 

Someone who’d take the time to try and understand the me that is me

Recognizing that I am a work in progress

That with each day, I take another step toward a better me

 

I knew that man

     once upon a time

I met him

And fell madly in love with him

If anyone sees him

Please tell him

I miss him dearly