My One True Love

My One True Love,

I fell in love with you long before the day came when we finally met face-to-face. There you were; tall; proud; sturdy. I could tell you were worldly-wise; you had seen it all. I fell deeper in love with you from that day and I've never stopped.

I love you for your ever-changing moods: bright and breezy in the sunshine one day; black and moody the next. I love you for opening my eyes to a world I'd only dreamed of before I met you. You have shown me so many wonders of the world; let me taste exotic food; hear hundreds of such beautiful languages.

I love you for letting me be who I am without sitting in judgement. The times I fulfilled my impulse to sing loudly and dance wildly in the street...Who was it who didn't turn away in embarrassment? It was you, my love. You were there when I discovered bright new things and couldn't control my excitement. And it was you who never turned on me when all I could do was moan about the rain when I'd stupidly forgotten my umbrella. You offered me shelter.

I love you, even though I know I'll always be sharing you with so many others who love you; have taken you into their hearts, just as I did all those years ago. The times we spend apart, I know you'll always be there, waiting for me to welcome me back home to you.

You love me with that special unconditional love even though sometimes I take you for granted; your beauty; your knowledge; your wisdom; your...love...You are far older than me but what does age matter when we have a lasting love like ours?

You are my world; my strength; my guidance; my one true love and my soulmate.

I love you. I will always love you, City of London.

Yours forever

Tina

Author's Note

Thank you for taking time to read. Any critique at all is welcome :)

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

I have been to London often.I wish I'd seen through these rose glasses. All I saw was chaos and drabness. People rushing without time for one another. I couldn't wait to leave.
One of England's finest sons, Paul Weller (award winning lyricist) actually alluded to the 'coldness' of London in a song with the line 'I've got blisters on my feet - trying to find a friend in Oxford Street.'
But beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess.
Nice one Tina.
:)

[Tina H.W.]

Much appreciated you stopping by. Thank you so much :)

[Franky]

What a lucky man......and how lucky you are as well Tina!

I'm thrilled for you both.

[Suhd]

Beautiful. Unpretentious. Warm. Bravo

[R J Askew]

I love London, too. Chelsea Physic Garden, Kew Gardens, Greenwich, Primrose Hill. Sigh.

[Stacy Purvis]

Oh, lordy. I thought we were talking about a handsome, sturdy man then, BOOM...London. hehe
LOVED IT. Keep it up. Thank you for sharing!

[Tina H.W.]

Hey, thank you so much for stopping by :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Can I say I'm lousy enough that I read the last line first? lol I did, and it was easier to read hahah but a good write nevertheless :) You did try to fool with the tall sturdy words though but this time I was ready :p
I enjoyed reading this.
And I agree, places do hold more than some people ;)

[Mystery]

Heart touching your words are and most relatable.

[Tina H.W.]

Thank you, Mystery :)

[Mr.Writer]

#Spoilers...
Tina... London? Seriously! Omg... I fell for it again! Tina, you're so good at this! Wow... seriously! I'll get you one day... one day... ;)
Very creative... :)

[Tina H.W.]

Haha. Ah...thank you, Mr. Writer. Your surprise endings get me too - they're amazing.
Thank you so much! :)

[Mr.Writer]

No need for thank you, you deserve much more praise! :)

[Tina H.W.]

*blushes* You are far too nice :)

[Mr.Writer]

:) Thank you

[Tina H.W.]

Believe me Mark, I'm looking forward to it but I'm so sad about it being the last too. I don't know whether to smile or cry...!

[BBP]

I really enjoyed reading this. It was a beautiful love letter. You twisted it so beautifully and the ending made all the more special.

Sometimes the love that places and things offer, gets overlooked thinking love can only radiate from another human.

Wonderful write Tina.

[Tina H.W.]

Thank you, Bev. I've read so many love poems from people about people. We sometimes forget about the beauty of everything else around us.

Thank you for your kind words. They really do mean a lot :)

[BBP]

So true. You captured it beautifully!

[wordman]

beautiful love poem ,a love story

[Tina H.W.]

Thank you for taking a little time out to read, wordman. I appreciate it :)

[wordman]

always a pleasure