@re-joyce 30 December 2025

i often hear people tell me that i’m too sentimental; sometimes they even say i’m naïve, too soft, or unrealistic. and that’s how the whole cycle of my daydreaming goes; dreams that maybe, someday, i’ll experience a love that feels gentle. truth is, i’m not really childish— longing? maybe, yes; longing for someone who won’t laugh at the way my heart wants small things. because i know i’m not yet ready for love that bruise easily; if i force it, i fear someone will end up hurting quietly. so even if they say i’m asking for too much, i know within myself; “date to cherish” is the only trope i’ve ever wished for. and maybe one day, i’ll meet the kind of person who would peel an orange for me— softly, willingly, lovingly.