boy meets girl.
like rose petals
brushing her cheek,
he whispers a warning:
don't get too close.
i’m not here forever.
as if it’s a choice.
girl says,
i really like you.
face like the sun,
trembling, she offers
a half-open heart.
he says,
i love you too,
like an unexpected hug
before the goodbye.
then he leaves —
just like he promised.
but he forgets
a part of himself
is now hers to keep.
this one is about us, crossroads, in someone else's journey.
july 24, 2025