I Love You

This weekend I realized
that I hadn't really spoken to either child
in a number of days.
I texted them both with my regrets
and both assured me it was okay.
They know I love them and watch over them daily.
But is it really? Is it really okay?
I struggle with this daily.
Life is far too short to leave love unsaid,
hugs unsquished,
conversations unspoken,
kisses unsmooched,
feelings unknown.
And even though we are all busy people,
I will do better to let those I love
know that they are loved.
So to those that support me and read this
and are my friend, framily, or kin,
know that you have my heart;
you own a space in my soul;
you are important to me;
you are loved and squished and smooched.
I love you.