I will not apologize

I will not apologize 

for falling in love

I know it hurts you to be constrained

By promises made before 

I knew...

Before I owned my truth.

I am beautiful, and I am human, and I Love

Fiercely 

And completely

And without expectation, for 

The gift is it's own reward

The ecstacy of pain I feel is both glorious

And unbearable. 

But also unstoppable and pure, 

life itself and without

Heartache

There might be no euphoria.

I will not apologize

                                     for loving you