Every little thing I do I hope you see. I hope you notice the words I write, the songs I play, the photos I take. I hope you think of me when pretty lyrics drift out of your speakers. I hope you think of me when you look up at a sky filled with a million stars.

I look in the mirror and curl my hair, hoping you notice the way my hair drapes over my shoulder. I put on my favorite lipstick, and I hope you notice. When your eyes meet mine I hope you see me…the girl who loves with her entire heart and the girl who isn’t afraid to fight. When we are together I hope you feel safe and free to be whoever you want to be, the way I feel with you.

I have a bad day and I even hope you notice my sadness and my anger. I hope you notice my vulnerability. I take longer than usual to put on an outfit I think you’d like, but do you notice? I laugh and I hope you notice my smile and joy spread across my face. I hope you notice the perfume I sprayed on my body, a scent that is playful and light.

I’d sit with you through your darkness, just to be close to you. If I could, I’d take away your hard days just to see you truly happy. I hope you notice my love for you is authentic and deep.

Just know, every time I do my hair and wear a pretty outfit it’s for you. Every time I play a favorite song and sing it out loud, it’s for you. Every time I push myself to work a little harder and be a little better, it’s for you. Every time I take a sip of wine and let my hair down, it’s for you.