Getting to Know You

The first time I met you, we shared many stories and experiences with each other. Because of this, I felt you were a good friend to me, someone who genuinely wanted to be friends. When we first got acquainted, you invited me to exchange poems. We critiqued each other's work to make the poems come alive. I grew more certain that your friendship with me was truly sincere. However, all of that was merely a stepping stone to win my heart and make me like you. Yet, I didn't have romantic feelings for you. I only wanted a sincere friendship with you, from the heart. Getting to know you, even if only for a short while, gave me an unforgettable experience: that true sincerity is hard to come by, and that love cannot be forced.