I have loved you before I knew myself
and managed to map out my own goals.
I have loved you, like nobody else
and I was content with affection bestowed.
I have loved you when you’ve dragged me through hell
and we haven’t reached a promised heaven.
I have loved you despite myself
and I was happy with seeing you well.
I have loved you in spite, for and in between
even though you weren’t inclined to extend the same curtsey.
I have loved you foolishly, as it seem
and I was grateful for the given opportunity.
I have loved you because I wanted to love
and in retrospect it doesn’t look fair to either of us.
Thus, I am breaking the cycle and walking forward.
…but I have loved you and be loving you afterwords.