BY C S KRISHNAMURTHY 

 

 

MY Dearest Love, Oh, where do I even begin? How do I express the tangled mess of emotions that swirl within me whenever I think of you? You whimsical, unpredictable force of the universe! You’re like that rollercoaster ride I never asked for but can’t seem to be without - and truth be told, I don’t want to. You, dear Love, are both the sweetest melody and the most chaotic rage in the music of life. In your embrace, I find solace. In your presence, I find purpose. You are the canvas upon which the masterpiece of life is painted, the very essence that binds us all in a delicate dance of longing and fulfillment. I must confess, my heart skips a beat whenever your name dances across my mind. You are the reason for the most joyous moments of my existence, the warmth that envelops me on the coldest of nights, and the gentle breeze that whispers secrets of hope and passion.

 

Without you, Love, this world would be a barren wasteland, devoid of colour, like a black-and-white movie without the soundtrack of laughter and tears. Imagine a world devoid of your warmth, your magic, your ability to turn the mundane into the extraordinary. It would be like a garden stripped of its flowers. The other side Alas, there is a darker side to you, my dear Love. Fake love, the imposter wearing your mask, is a creature of deception and illusion. It whispers sweet nothings while wielding a dagger behind its back, ready to strike at the first sign of vulnerability. Fake love tarnishes your name, blemishes the very essence of what you represent - trust, sincerity, and connection. I’ve danced with fake love before, mistaking its hollow promises for the real thing. It’s a painful lesson to learn, like biting into a beautiful apple only to taste bitterness and rot. Yet, through the tears and heartache, I’ve come to appreciate you even more, my Love.

 

Dear Love, you are the architect of our deepest joys and our most profound sorrows. You are the melody that makes our hearts sing, the glue that binds us together in this chaotic world. Without you, we are but empty vessels adrift in a sea of indifference. For in the absence of your counterfeit counterpart, your true brilliance shines all the brighter! So here I am, pouring out my heart to you, my beloved Love. Thank you for being the driving force behind every laugh, every smile, every tear. Thank you for reminding that even in our darkest hours, you are there, waiting to lift me up with your gentle touch. You are the light that guides my path, the anchor that steadies my soul, and the fire that ignites my spirit. And for that, my dear Love, I am eternally grateful. With all my love.