I had always wondered If I truly loved you. For ages, my love for you Did not take a distinct form. Then I learned How to be mindful of my breath; Breathe in, breathe out; Breathe in, and breathe out. I went on to being mindful of my mind, Watching all its nature, As it flickers like fireflies. As time passed, I could transform my old love, From a larva that could not crack open its shell, Into a butterfly, That flied away in full swing, With kindness, compassion and positive energies As its only siblings. So my dear from near and afar, Stay with me if you want to, I will be more than pleased. Go if you so choose to, I won't be hurt, For I have already detached myself from you, Without ceasing to love you. After all, I have explored, Through observation of my breath and mind, That true love has blossomed like a waterlily, Under the moonlight, In my bosom. So pick it, smell it, and wear it. And you won't have to pay, For you'll never afford it. All you have to do is, Che