IN LOVE

People keep asking why I am alone.

Don’t you want a relationship?

Don’t you want to be in love?

Aren’t you lonely?

Those words call forth a light smile, and I respond..

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I am in love. I am in a relationship.

I am in love with the trees outside my window.

I am in love with the sprouting blossoms of nature.

I am in love with a slice of apple and its juice on my tongue.

I am in love with the raindrop touching my forehead.

I love the whistling wind in my hair and crunchy dirt under my feet.

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I am in love with the smile of a stranger and exchanging looks.

I am in love with my friends, their laughter, and voice.

I am in love with every animal crossing my path and beyond.

I am in love with the sun, moon, and stars.

I am in love with the seen and unseen.

I am in love with life and what comes after.

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I am never lonely cuz I am my lifelong companion.

I never feel alone cuz I always have my back.

I am never alone cuz I hold myself till my last breath.

I am in love with myself.

I am in a relationship with myself.

I am in love.

I AM LOVE.