I don’t want to fall in love with you

because it is nothing but chemicals released in my brain.

I’d rather grow in love with you

and together endure our pains.

I don’t want to fall in love with an image of you

because then you’d feel the pressure

of maintaining perfection.

I’d rather live in what’s true

and accept every single imperfection.

I don’t want to rely on the mere feeling of love

to keep our connection alive.

Human’s emotion is but fickle

and our partnership will need more to thrive.

I want to choose to love you

because then I’ll know it’s not a delusion.

It will not matter what will occur

if that choice becomes a conclusion.

Allow me to show you a love that transcends feeling.

I will give you a love that is based upon action.