Love is not supposed to hurt

I reach for you, blindly in the dark. The initial moment where our hands meet is where lies my heart. I was the book no one else could read. You are the tourniquet for the cut from which I bleed. You keep the anxiety at bay. You are all the silent words I cannot say. I was the frightened animal that refused to be touched. Because of you, laughter is a must. Don't ask me what took years to learn. I was afraid to break, I was afraid to burn. I wasted eons pretending not to be distraught. I got used to the battles I had fought and lost. You became a haven for me, safe and warm. I have shelter now that will keep me dry from the storm. You are the precious sanctuary I seek. A steeple at the top of the mountain peak. I've ascended high with you at my side. My salvation lies where you and I come alive. A cathedral with open doors and open arms. I've asked for redemption and refuge where I remain unharmed. You are the blessing I was not prepared for. The invisible string that always allowed something more. I doubted why the universe brought me here. The lack of control was what I always feared. I ran out of curses for my own shame. I missed the misery because it was all that remained. You are the light that erupts brightly over the horizon. You are the anchor that kept me intact when there was none. I know nothing about fate or its sentiments. All I know is you're here with me and it makes perfect sense. I never had any hope or faith until you came along. You became the asylum in this epic love song. A secure place for me to evolve as I heal. You are everything I always wanted to feel. You are the calm waters leading me to peace. My reprieve that glues me back together, piece by piece. I'm headed back to the stars where there are no more words. You taught me that love is not supposed to hurt