long live the reckless & the brave

“Dearest, darling, my universe

Would you take me along?

To a place I can't dream

With my poor imagination

[…]

I slowly film you with my eyes

Please make a serene smile once again

As we hovered slowly

In the night of that day”

Love Wins All - IU (2024)

“To my love, from when we were nine until now, thanks to you, my life has been spring every day. This book wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for you. Until the spring we meet again, I’ll live as though every day is spring.

To their seasons, once so young and still so tender. With remorse, gratitude and deepest respect. Here's to all you've been through."

There was no big moment. No long talk. No goodbye speech. Just him thinking ahead. This is love in its quiet form.

He loved her in small ways.

Now he’s gone. But every time she opens that cabinet, she remembers. He made it easier for her.

Sometimes love is like that. It’s not always words. It’s not always big moves. Sometimes, it’s just a shelf. Just a little less struggle. Just a little more thought.

And maybe that’s all love ever is. Making life a little lighter for someone, even when you’re no longer there to carry it.

When Life Gives You Tangerines