Promise me nothing, and I'll expect nothing more.
Just stay until you can.
A flower in a vase can last only until it wilts.
Don't comfort me.
I might only be reassured.
False hopes are drops of lemon to a wound.
Foolish hearts never learn.
I've already lost you before.
History's loop might pass me another turn.
Tears may be lurking just around the bend.
But this time I won't let you promise permanence.
Spare me the words that make me feel secure.
Instead, Love me.
For as long as you can,
For as far as your will takes you,
For as much as you can give.
Until paper turns ash,
With nothing left for fire to burn.
But promise nothing more.
