i have met love many times before
once as a kid
it consisted of play dates and kisses on the cheek
behind the swirly slide of the playground at school
it also consisted of sharing each others recess snacks
or holding the door open for the other
once more when i was reaching the appropriate age
we'd get butterflies over surprise hugs on the staircases at school
we'd blush just over conversations with each other
but then i was told that that was far from love
love was supposed to be caring for one another
love was supposed to be having strong, affectionate, and mutual feelings for one another

man was it confusing
it made me feel lost
but then
i grew
love became more open to me
it was of telling each other secrets
love had the tendency of telling me stupid jokes
which sometimes got on my nerves
but that's what was great about love
because you could get mad
and he would still be there for you
that's what love is

love was a word
it was a feeling
but now
it's the man i can tell everything
love found me at my weakest and most desperate
but he molded me into someone who can speak clearly
who can dive deeper
and think like the waves of the pacific ocean
love shows you the ups and downs of life
while staying right there by your side
love is your best friend