THE CLOSET MYSTIC

When I tell you I still love you,

I don’t mean that I wish we were together,

That I wish we were holding hands,

That your head was nestled against my chest.

I don’t mean that I want to get back together —

I most definitely do not mean that!

I mean to tell you that I hold ultimate goodwill for you.

I mean to tell you that,

Even though we aren’t together,

I wish you deep happiness and healing.

I mean to tell you that I hope you are taken care of,

I mean to tell you that I wish for you warmth, sweetness, and joy.

I mean to tell you that I care about your wellbeing,

And that you still hold a place in my heart —

Not that you still have my heart, mind you —

But that I hope the benevolent side of the Sun shines upon you,

That all your hopes and dreams are attained,

That the highest bliss of your heart is made manifest in your life,

And that I hold goodness towards you and for you.

Thank you for everything,

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.