how

how do you begin to tell your overcritical parents that you have discovered something real.
that you are in love like you have never experienced before
and that you have been loved like no one has ever loved you...
and it's with someone they very much disapprove,
but just based on exterior perceptions and judgments.

how do you begin to tell them you want to spend the rest of your life with this person?
that you love his children as yours,
and yes,
it's not their dream situation or plan for you,
happiness like this is quite rare to come across,
when you love someone you accept them as they are,
taking the highs and the lows equally.

life isn't easy and love is that much more complicated.
we can't help who we come to love,
sometimes it just happens
and we are the last to know.
so it goes.

you don't want anything more than their blessings and love.
everyone is an adult and quite capable of making their own decisions,
thought out and in a rational way.
serious things take time.
because of love and respect you want them to know.

you are prepared for the worst,
to withstand their anger,
disappointment,
disapproval,
...
the list can go on,
but it doesn't change your love for people,
nor your love for them,
not just as your parents,
but people you love and care about.

so at the end of the day,
you are still their daughter,
who loves them,
but just want them to accept your happiness.

you were raised to see beauty within people,
not to hold judgments against anyone,
live a good and meaningful life,
striving to make the world a better place...
if you have discovered that and more in someone,
someone who brings out your best
and together you can make something positive,
beautiful,
and dynamic,
then why lose that?

life is much too short to forgo something so real,
all for the sake of others' peace of mind,
acceptance,
and happiness.
the time has come to stand up and make some noise.

they always talk about finding that special person,
who will complete you,
enrich your life,
challenge you,
and love you more than you can imagine.

how do you show them you have found that and more,
though the packaging might not be to their taste?
here lies the next challenge... time and patience en tow.