i.love.you

These three words are thrown around so carelessly.
i will admit it.
I've done it.
I've said it when i did not mean it.
I've said it to avoid the truth.
I've not said it when i needed to.
I've hidden behind these three words more times that i can count, and that is what makes me sad.
When i say these words i need them to mean something.
They need to be important.
I trust these three words and i trust you if you say them to me.

I have received these three words in a text from my mom countless times.
Sunday was different.
She left on a missions trip on sunday.
When she typed out those words i know she meant them.

When he said them, i know he was hiding.
When they say them, it is hard to believe.

I dont want to question whether or not i am loved. Tell me. Say it proud.
But if you dont, then just dont say it.

i.love.you.
Dont use this as an excuse or a cover.
Use it for what it was made for.