"I may not know who you are.
You could be a stranger.
You could be a friend.
Knowing you for a short time, or for the longest time.
Heck, you could of been right there in front of me this whole time.

Who knows.

I'm in no ways a perfect person. Like anyone, I've made my fair share of mistakes in life.

Especially in the last 7-8 years. Depression has been an obstacle in life that I never expected to have. Through time, it's caused tension among people I've known, and arguments I regret getting into. Unfortunately, it's something that can never be cured; it's a part of life.

However... I can learn, and grow from those experiences.
And become a strong opposition against the demons that have dwell in my heart.

I'm thankful that I started to approach life in a better direction a couple years ago. And getting some professional help. My wolf sis said I've grown up so much since I've first got to know her 5-6 years ago... and that put a big smile on my face.

Today... I'm await the day I meet you face to face, and give you what's most precious to me: my heart. And show you that you made one of the greatest choices you could ever make.

My parents raised me well as a child. They showed me through their love how good morals, and a friendly heart, can go a long way in developing something. Love... though, has weird ways of showing it. I've shown it to many ways that aren't expected, but deserved. Unconditional. And I want to express that to you every day... showing how much of an impact you have made on my life. A reason to smile... and to live.

There will be times that I will get down...
And all I would need from you is a hug and a smile to move on.

Until that day comes, I will continue to develop myself as a person.
Exercise for not only my health, but to protect you.
Express my creativity out more to show my full potential.
Become a successful person in my career.
And become the best guy I can be.

I'm doing all of this...
Not only for you, my friends, or my family...
But also for myself."

Character © MunchyPaws
Art © ZerWolf ( https://www.weasyl.com/~zerwolf )

( Original: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/13217738/ )