a letter to the hearts I've loved

To the guys I've said "I love you" to: I still do. No matter how long ago it was that I last told you, I still love you. Even if the last time you heard it was last Christmas, or in a letter I left at your door one summer night, or years ago on the back of your bike, or a few weeks before high school graduation, or quite recently when we said goodbye. I still love you. When I heard you went to jail I cried for you. When I heard you're not far from graduation from college I got SO excited. When I heard you got engaged I celebrated big that night. When I saw you on stage I cheered as loud as I could. When your business exploded I was so proud. When I see you succeed I am happy. Romance fades, and it fades quickly once you close the door and move on. Feelings change. And sometimes you can hardly even remember that "in love" feeling you once felt. But if I told you I loved you, I meant it. You're a part of me. You made me who I am. And even if I'm not the girl who gives it to you anymore, I hope you wake up every day to love.