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You Came Into My Life Like A Pleasant Surprise

He did not quote love letters like Big from Sex and the City. But he didn’t need to.

Sonia Ramrakhiani
May 09, 2016
Sewanee Tennessee
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You Came Into My Life Like A Pleasant Surprise

Some people struggle with the idea of love and sometimes get carried away with unrealistic notions of love, I mean, haven't we all at some point? When I think of love or “the one” I remember the words of Bob Marley,

“He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can.”

I am a hopeless romantic so I have read quite a few romance novels and watched several sappy movies and shows. Each has taught me and told me something different about love. (Yes, you can actually learn from all these crazy chick flicks and your Netflix "Vampire Diaries" binges.)

So, my question for you: is love perfect like in our fairytales? Or is it mortal like Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet?” Or is it messy like Mr. Big and Carrie in Sex in the City? So the question still remains, how do you know you are in love? What is love?

I almost laugh when asking, because, isn't that the question of the century!?

Love to me is an energy that wakes you up to the true beauty of being alive. Until I experienced it, I was just passing time, days would just go by and I would just . . . exist. When I met "the one" I felt like my life had truly started. He inspired me to be the best version of myself. He did not quote love letters like Big from Sex and the City. But he didn’t need to, because sometimes a smile is just enough to convey the same message.

This is my poem for love:

You make me feel alive

You came into my life like a pleasant surprise,
you caused me to wake up from my dreams and rise.
To the reality of having you in my life,
and I never knew reality could make me feel so alive.

Your charm and charisma fill me with joy;
your spontaneity makes me want to fly.
Your passionate love is all I ever need,
for you my love, make me feel alive.
You make me feel so alive.

Darling never question,
if this journey is worth it for me.
Because since the day you walked in my life,
I started breathing for the first time.

Even if there are bumps in the road,

Please remember, you will always be mine,
and I will be yours for a lifetime.
Cause you make me feel alive,
you make me feel so alive.

So let's continue on this path,
No questions asked.
No fear for tomorrow,
Cause if I die tomorrow,
I can say I lived this life feeling alive!

As long as you are by my side,
I swear I feel alive!
For you my love, make me feel alive.
You make me feel so alive.

Love is messy and imperfect but that’s what makes it worth it. Can you imagine a life without those crazy arguments? Can you imagine how boring love would be if it were perfect?

The lows help us realize how good we had it or make us grateful for what we do have in our lives. Even Cinderella had to go through struggles before her happily ever after.

“Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had, because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you.” - Bob Marley

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