Be Careful. Dont Die.

YOU, INEJ. YOU.

Translation of Kapag Sinabi Kong Mahal Kita by Juan Miguel Severo of @wordsanonph

When I say “I love you”, I mean, “Thank you for being there.”

When I say “I love you”, I mean, “I still long for you.”

When I say “I love you”, I mean, “I get tired too”.

My muscles shake, my knees give and my arms get tired,

      because when I say “I love you”, 

what I am saying is I am ready to work and wear myself out for this.

I will wait for you, follow you, woo you,

     because my “I love you” doesn’t end with “I just love you”;

my “I love you” carries an acceptance that this, this is a hardship that comes with falling in love — embrace it.

When I say “I love you”, I am saying that the world is cruel and I will love everyone on your side,

     so let the storm come, let me melt under the heat of the sun —

let me convince you that I am also on your side.

You, my hoped-for destiny;

     you, the tale that never gets old;

you, the moment I always remember;

     you, my much-needed breather— 

you are the breath.

When I say “I love you”, I am saying I’m happy because

    love, no matter how long the day may be, 

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