just because it’s beautiful
doesnt mean it’s not sad
in fact it is sad
precisely because it is beautiful
and it is fleeting,
and it is warm and comforting
like a hot bowl of soup on a rainy evening.
or the last winter day just before the spring.
you know what i mean?
i don’t believe there’s such a thing as evergreen
everything’s beautiful and even serene
because of the endings that are foreseen
stories must end when they’re due
despite the aches i can’t subdue
and how much my soul yearns for you
maybe i’m just not the lucky few
there’s no need to pretend
you’re gonna stay til the end
or that what we have may transcend
cos we were more than just friends
no need to sugarcoat
or call it love quote unquote
i saw the end before we even began
and yet i still place my heart in your hand
not because i’m careless.
but because i’m fearless.
i know my heart will burst
or even worse.
but i wanted to live when i’m alive
and not just merely survive
you know what i mean?
i wanted all that dopamine
and when it’s time to let go i’ll put on a show
it’s raining tears but all you’ll see is rainbow.
i’d want you to stay but instead i’ll say
of course you can go. i’ll be okay.
but will you hold my hands while i grieve
this finale of my make-belief?
and while i promise you i’m not naive,
will you please kiss me before you leave?

