I once thought that liking someone of the same sex was a secret hidden deep in my heart, a taboo that I dared not touch, and a loneliness that no one could embrace in the cold rain in Edinburgh.
Until Esme gently held my hand and said softly:
"Here, in Edinburgh, in front of me, you can be whatever you want.
It doesn't matter whether you cry, collapse, be quiet, talk or not, it doesn't matter.
I'll be with you all.
No matter what you look like. "
At that moment, I understood that being brave enough to be yourself and being loved without reservation is the most gentle happiness in the world.
The rain in Edinburgh, the wind in Scotland, all poetry and distances truly have meaning because of her.
The road ahead is still long, we will read poetry together, watch the sunset together, and face all wind and rain together.
In the wind of Edinburgh, in each other's love, we will stay together forever.
Purpose: Love is respect, tolerance and companionship