love is the lie that keeps us alive

love says “you are my everything”

love drives you to the airport

5 in the morning, droopy with sleep

love helps you with your luggage

and gives you a kiss before watching you leave

love says “i understand you so well”

love supports your career

makes you lunch the night before work

love adds a note with a heart

and that extra snack you love

love says “i’ll never leave, i can’t”

then forgets how to love you

distant eyes see past where you stand

love can’t remember how you look

when love loved you more than life

love is the lie you believe when love says

“you and me till the end”