When You Know You Know by Torie Wotton

I used to hope he was the one.
I hoped that I wouldn’t have to be alone again.
I hoped that, if I just kept trying, I could jam our pieces together into something that resembled a fit.
I should’ve known then that we were building lives out of separate boxes.
But I didn’t so I hoped.
I hoped he would call.
I hoped he’d show up on time.
I hoped he’d love me enough to stay.
So that I could know I was good enough.
I hoped so hard it drove me crazy.
I hoped until I knew he wasn’t hoping anymore
(and maybe for a little while after that too).
 
Now, I know you love me.
I know you’re never going anywhere without me.
We fit together seamlessly.
Piece after piece after piece, clicking together.
Creating an image that’s vibrant and bright and feels like home.
I know you’ll always call.
I know you’re racing home to me.
I know that I would be enough without you.
But I know I want you anyways.
I know it so deeply it grounds me.
Surrounds me with peace.
 
When you know you know
And when you don’t,
You hope.

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About Torie Wotton
​Torie is an aspiring author in Calgary who loves using her writing to share wisdom and spread joy.