The Truth

 I must confess,

Though love hasn't yet bloomed within me for you, the moments we've shared are treasured and priceless.

Beyond your physique, it's your simplicity that captivates me.

I yearn to delve deeper into your essence, to learn all about you from your own lips.

My greatest desire is to witness you achieve every aspiration you hold dear.

While I may not walk the same path as you,

I offer my companionship for as long as our journeys intertwine.

Some may dispute this as love, but I beg to differ,

For the concept of love has been tarnished by misconceptions.

Yet, if you inquire of me, this might just be the purest form of love I can offer you.

Though my presence in your life may be fleeting,

I vow to make the most of our time together.

My wish is not to leave you despondent but to instill pride,

For you to discover your true self amidst a world preoccupied with superficialities.

And I am confident that the day will dawn,

When you will stand independent of any man's shadow,

Even mine.

Until then, I remain steadfast by your side,

For as long as fate permits.

But let me clarify,

I do not wish for you to be solitary,

Merely to recognize that people come and go with the passage of time.

Our paths will intersect with others once more,

Just as I am but a fleeting presence in your life,

So too will you touch the lives of others.

Wish them well as you journey onward,

Knowing that nothing is permanent.

Live each moment to its fullest,

And strive to realize your fullest potential,

Independent of any man's validation.

Then, when the time is right, choose your companion wisely,

One who sees beyond your exterior,

And embraces your true essence.