when love finds me, i hope it will be gentle and soft. i hope someone understands not just the things i say but also the times i stay silent. i hope they notice the way my eyes search for comfort and how my heart beats a little faster when i'm truly happy. i hope they learn the little things about me, like how i take my coffee, and bring it to me with a soft kiss on my forehead. i hope they listen with patience, even when my thoughts are not clear. i hope they notice the small things. the way my laughter sounds when it is real. the way i grow quiet when something is on my mind. i want love to feel like a warm embrace. a love that is kind and calm. a love that makes me feel safe and understood. when love finds me, i hope it will be gentle. i hope it will feel like home.