Untitled JT

When people leave, they gain courage.

Let me clarify. I meant leaving for good, or leaving for a long time, uncertain when they will return.

They gain courage. To say words they've been holding back inside. To do things they wouldn't dare do if they knew they're not going anywhere.

They burn bridges.
They make amends.
They say "I love you".

It's crazy, really.

I think it's the fact that they know they wouldn't have to take responsibility for their words or actions that makes them bolder.

When they're gone, you can't get back at them.
You can't say it's okay.
You can't even ask them to say it again.
You can't say "I love you, too."

Twisted...ironic.

Still, am glad you said it. Not in so many words, but more so in actions. At least you wouldn't be leaving me wondering...about you, about us.

Thanks, JT. Who knows what could have happened, had you not decided to leave. Or had you told me about your feelings before. We could have had the best time of our lives together. Or maybe not.

We'll still be friends, might even keep in touch. You'll make new friends and maybe forget about me for a while. I'll make more friends and forget about you for a while. Then you'll be back. Or I'll be gone. Who knows what would happen then?

Let's cross the bridge when we get there. For now, thanks for the warm and happy memories...thanks for telling me and for making me feel how you feel.