Artwork by Herlyn (mandoo* @ soompi)

Because you’re worth it, I tell you this. Because you mean much, I hold you like this. Because your value is great, I keep you near. Because you’re my life, I love you.

They say love at first sight is cheesy. They say love is blind. They say love is complex. They say people die for love. They say love is what makes the world go round. They say love is a dangerous game.

I love you.

In the dark, I pray to be with you. In my dreams, I wish to marry you. In my lying wake, I cry to hold you. In my world, there is only you.

I love you.

There is no such thing as emotion. There is no such thing as sensation. There is no such thing as confession. There is no such thing as compassion. To be a man, there is no such thing as love.

But I love you.

Girls are not honest. Girls are not faithful. Girls are not loyal. Girls are not your best friends. Girls are not reliable. Girls are not dependable. Girls are not fun. Girls are not sweet. Girls are not innocent. Girls are not Monday Night Football.

But I still love you.

From the first day I saw you, I fell in love with you. From the first handshake I exchanged with you, I wanted to be with you. From the first smile you gave me, I weakened at the knees. From the first kiss we shared, I knew you were the one. From the first date we went on, I sent a wish to Heaven for you to be mine.

I love you.

Open your eyes to reality. Open your ears to my plea. Open your mouth to my kiss. Open your arms to my embrace. Open your heart to let me in.

I love you.



When the rain hails, I will be there to shelter you. When the sun glares, I will be there to shield you. When the snow falls, I will be there to carry you. When the wind howls, I will be there to hold you. When the world comes to an end, I will be there with you.

I love you.

I will smile with you through happiness. I will cry with you through tragedy. I will pray with you through disaster. I will stand with you through failure. I will cheer with you through victory. I will take a bow with you in silence. I will congratualate you when you are successful. I will wish you the best when times are tough. I will be there for you forever.

I love you.

Silence, I do not take for granted. Silence, I do not abuse. Silence, is mutual. Silence, is the best form of communication between you and I. Silence, is the best conversation I’ve had with you. Silence, is there for you and me. Silence, is peace. Silence, is good. Silence is beautiful.

I love you.

As I stand here, I think of you. As I stand here, I think of us. As I stand here, I think of our family. As I stand here, I think of the future. As I stand here, I think of what you’re thinking. As I stand here, I think of the past. As I stand here, I think of things that are. As I stand here, I think of why I love you. As I stand here, I think of the ways I love you. As I stand here, I think of living for you. As I stand here, I think of sharing every moment with you.

“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride.”

Those eyes staring back at me. Those eyes filled with sheer joy. Those eyes filled with hope. Those eyes filled with shimmers. Those eyes filled with passion. Those eyes filled with trust. Those eyes filled with everlasting youth and laughter. Those eyes were filled with only one image. Me.

“I love you, Minwoo,” she whispered, her lips caressing mine.

I remained silent as one final thought crossed my mind while I closed my eyes and held her close for our sealing kiss.

I love you entirely and for eternity.

Because you’re worth it.