To all the boys I’ve loved before

To all the boys I've loved before

to the boy’s rejection that made me bloom,

to the boy’s dishonesty, manipulation, mistreatment, and belittlement I had to sugarcoat

to the boy that his lack of self-worth was projected onto me

being the only thing we had in common

to the boy that through kindness, empathy & charm reflected his upbringing & morals

to the boy that through his distinctive eye for art, reflected his most sincere inner passions,

desires & the greatness of his soul

to the boy that through his shining spirit made me feel comfortable with my own,

like no other boy I've loved before