Ana

A little bundle is lying crumpled in my arms: 

It grows as tall as a tree, as sharp as a bark. 


The cheeky little creature swims in little waves, 

with her feet splashing around in the water. 

These big brown eyes are looking up to mine 

And I can’t help but feel so much happier listening to her laughter. 


A thousand paintings could not do justice to your smile, 

And yes, it’s true, it took us quite a while, 

but look how far we’ve come: 

We are so fond of one another, 

That we grow with each other. 


My phone on the floor while I’m getting ready, 

while I’m in the shower, while I’m eating. 

You’re recounting colourful stories in the background, 

Until your voice finally becomes my favourite sound. 


Since Day 1, you’re the first person that pops into my mind when I’m in danger. 

You’re the only person who I will ALWAYS answer, 

or at least text, „Is everything okay? Could I maybe call you later?“ 

This is me promising I‘ll make sure you’re safe, you’re alright. 

I’ll tell you when you’re wrong, but you can trust I’ll still be on your side. 


You went from tightly coiled curls to heavy spirals, 

from a little kid to the most ambitious person I know, 

from a child who comes to me for help to an adolescent I look up to, 

someone who I highly respect, someone who has the emotional capability to grow. 

When I see you through the screen, I want to reach out and take you into my arms again. 

Even when I‘m away, I hope you know I’ll never leave you out of my sight. 

The worst time of my life was when we had that one big fight. 

We meet at the central station after weeks, and it hurts to let you go. 

We say we’ll see each other soon, but why does it feel like the days are passing too slow? 


I love you so much. 

I love you endlessly. 

I love you unconditionally. 

I love you too deeply to love you moderately. 
 

I will listen to you,  

care for you, 

be there for you, 

until the day that I die. 


© Elena Natroshvili

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