last a lifetime

I woke up this morning thinking about how much I love you.

I’ve never loved anyone this much.

I fall asleep thinking of you—saying your name in my mind,

as if just remembering you could take all the pain away.

The thing is, when I say your name,

it feels like a prayer for your happiness.

It feels okay that we didn’t work out—

because wherever you are in the world,

with whoever you’re with,

I just hope you find every bit of joy you deserve.

That you live a full life,

and stay as beautiful and awesome as you are.

If you ever feel pain, I’ll be there for you.

I’ve woken up almost every morning thinking,

“Soham, I love you.”

And honestly, that fills me with so much light—

love, warmth, strength, peace.

Loving you has become a part of who I am—

a part I’m deeply proud of.

This Diwali, I just wanted to thank you

for bringing so much light into my life,

for creating a fire so bright

it keeps me glowing with joy for as long as I live.

I understand now

why they say love is the greatest force—

it truly transcends all.

I love you even when we’re miles apart,

even when we don’t speak for months.

I’ll love you even when we’re not together.

What I feel for you

makes me want to dance my heart out.

It makes me want to be good—

to myself, and to others.

Thank you for being the person I can love.

Thank you for teaching me what love really is,

and for filling me with so much life—

enough to last a lifetime.