Sincerely,

by F.S. Yousaf

Keep on talking about how lovely Our future will be. As every word escapes your mouth, Glimpses of hope Appear in my heart.

I did not enter your life To hold you back from your goals— To make you feel miniscule. I crave success for you, Even more so than for myself.

My life after meeting you Is a chapter I hope I never forget.

I asked you how our love was doing, And you responded by saying That it was as tight as a knot. And while your words gave me déjà vu, I turned back and asked you again After some time, How is our knot doing now? And you responded, Tighter than before.

You gaze upon me With truthful eyes, Seeing who I truly am And what I have a chance To become, Instead of what others may whisper Behind backs and closed doors.

You knew it was a lie, Even when I pleaded “I’m fine, I promise.” You could tell By the way Anxiety danced in my eyes. And I am forever grateful That you know every inch of me.

❤️❤️❤️

You bring me happiness, But you are not the cure For my sadness. That I must find On my own.

We move at the same time, Limb by limb, And make sure that both of us Are on the same page before Moving even further.