You are so different from the other guys that I've been with
You are quiet, willful, strong, and compassionate
They were all heard and weak with only physical attributes in their minds
With you, I'm treated with love and gentleness
With tenderness and sweet reminders of your care
While I was only used and ill-treated by others
You seem to actually want to get to know me
My likes, dislikes, goals, and dreams
I thought that all men just wanted to know my body, not my mind
I feel almost worshiped, a feeling I didn't realize existed
I know that no man is perfect
Yet you seem, in reality, close to that ideal
I appreciate the fact that you respect my thoughts, opinions, and values
And I try my hardest to be what you want
Except, I've so many faults in my past that I have trouble overcoming
And I can't and don't want to change who I am
So please just try to accept me
I need to thank you for being an amazing person
You have given me the hope that this whole world isn't dark and dreary
That someone can actually love me
I feel as if my life is now worth living
You picked me up from the bottom of my dark depression
And lifted me to the sunshine outside of it
Because of this, I must thank you
