Letter To My Wife - Part Two Poem by Martin Greyford

'Sometimes, all I can offer is my presence. But I believe that presence, offered with love and without condition, is one of the strongest gifts anyone can give. I can't always understand everything you feel, but I will always try. Your sadness will never scare me away. Your struggles will never make me love you less. If anything, they make me want to hold you closer, to remind you again and again that you are loved, exactly as you are.

You do not have to pretend with me. You don't have to paste on a smile or hide your pain behind laughter. I see you—all of you—and I am staying. I choose you, on your best days and your worst. When you feel unlovable, I will be there reminding you of all the ways you are cherished. When you feel invisible, I will be the one who sees you, who notices the small things you think no one cares about.

Maybe I am not much. I am just one person, with my own flaws and fears and insecurities. But my love for you is something I carry with pride and purpose. I may never be able to give you everything you want, but I will always try to give you everything you need—kindness, patience, honesty, and unwavering support. My arms will always be open, my heart always ready to listen.

When life feels too loud, let me be your quiet. When the world feels too cold, let me share my warmth. I may not be able to change your circumstances, but I will always help you carry the burden. If you stumble, I'll help you stand. If you're too tired to move, I'll sit down with you and wait until you're ready. I am not just here for your laughter; I am here for your tears, too.

I will celebrate your victories, no matter how small, and I will never shame you for your defeats. I will remind you of your strength on the days you can't see it, and I'll hold your hand through the moments when all you can do is survive. You are more precious to me than you'll ever know, and nothing you feel could ever change that.'