I live because I love
Though love has become tainted
with sweet-nothings and promises
that people cannot keep.
I live because I love
Though love has become a dream
of a fantasy world and white horses
but never in reality.
I live because I love.
Even if they tell me there is nothing but pain
But pain is because of perfection
And perfection does not remain.
I live because I love.
Though they tell me there is no forever
That one day I'm going to wake up
With the broken pieces of my heart.
I live because I love.
Because I believe in happy endings.
And happiness does not mean
only smiles and laughter.
I live because I love.
Because I believe in forever.
And forever is not the endless time,
But the endless chances to love better.
I live because I love.
Because I accept that we sometimes err,
And love is forgiveness,
To start anew, to start over.
But if I think I've loved enough,
I've been hurt enough,
I've cried enough,
I realize
That I haven't loved at all.
The time will come when I will be gone,
But I know I'll say I've lived because I loved.
Time will pass and people will still wonder,
about life, love,
and the reality of forever.