I feel- for you.

I try- for you.

I show up and try again- for you.

I choose to care- for you.

I choose to find ways to communicate- for you.

I choose to continuously strive towards the next best thing- for you.

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I don’t choose these things because I have to, but because I want to.

Is this madness?

Or the conditions of love?

Regardless, it’s the choice I make.

Happily. Willingly.

And no matter what happens, I choose this too:

I will keep my peace.

And yes,

This I do selfishly.

For me.