a life I so obviously don't deserve

...especially shocking to my stubborn cynicism is the constant realization that i have already met the person 
i never knew i so badly needed. 

he is the man with a personality as strong as, and more volatile than, my own. 

the man who matches my humor with his own sarcasm and wit. 

the man who possesses the power to overcome my strongest defenses. 

he is my soul mate - my once in a lifetime. 

he is the fairy tale i never allowed myself to believe could be true. 

he is half of the relationship i am scared to admit i have faith in, 

the man who helped me accept the presence of possibilities i finally let myself believe in. 

he is the man who can repeatedly leave me completely and utterly

breathless.