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What She Means to Me: A Poem on Love and Gratitude

Updated: 3 days ago

This poem forms part of my Aftermath collection, poetry written after meeting Jenn, where love, reflection, and emotional clarity began to replace chaos.


A woman and man smiling by the sea with large rocks. Text: "What She Means to Me, poetry by Leon Gregori." Bright, sunny day.


In June 2020, Jenn gave me one of the most unforgettable birthday surprises of my life: an all-expenses-paid weekend at a 5-star hotel in Montreal.


From incredible food to countless moments of laughter and love, it was a celebration that I will never forget.





Inspired by that weekend, I wrote What She Means to Me as a tribute to her, to us, and to the love we share.


It was a special surprise, and I will never forget it. I can only hope my words can do justice to the love I feel, to the love we have, and to the love we will have forevermore!


Sorry for the sap, but I can't help it!


Woman sitting on large rocks, wearing sunglasses, looking up at the sun. She appears relaxed, with a backdrop of sandy textured boulders.
Jenn in Cyprus, where we got engaged!

"The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love." - Henry Miller

These words perfectly encapsulate how I feel about Jenn and our journey together!









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About Leon Gregori


I've been writing poetry since my mid-teens and find it natural to express myself through words. My long-form content focuses on themes of heartbreak and life.



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