I feel like “like” is a lost emotion
Often replaced by “love”. But I don’t know
If “love” is an equally strong notion
For “love” can fade, yet “like” can only grow.

“Love” is a word that can be thrown around
To express a variety of things.
But “like” can have a meaning so profound
That you would find the lacking of “love” stings.

What is “love” when you say that you love me?
Just a word, a phrase… or a true feeling?
I hope that these first two can never be,
But the unknowing is unappealing.

Though fear not my dear, for I do love you,
Yet beyond love, I say, I like you too.