beyond first sight

i don't believe in love at first sight. I believe in love at first debate, first argument, first inside joke, first genuine laughter after a lifetime of sadness.

i believe in love at first heartfelt conversation, first completely comfortable un-awkward silence. I believe in love at first support through hardships, first shared pain and first divided joy.

maybe love at first sight is beautiful. but i would rather have the kind that looks at me and says, i know you. stay.