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and when it comes to the breeze that came twirling around my body 

those that I believe you bring along, wherever you go

for me to wear adoration on my face

I guess the longer it goes, the lesser I care

I just loved it when you caught me looking, you'd respond with the brightest, most generous smile 

whenever we greet

when you held the door even when I was far behind

when you saw me letting go of my tears and came up to talk to me after

when you offered to make cup noodles when I got hungry

when I caught you checking if I noticed

when you came around without saying anything, just seated at the back of me

when we locked our eyes for more than 3 seconds for a goodbye

when you took an awkward selfie of us

when you smiled knowing that I'm taking a photo of you under the sink

when you waited for me on the chair, next to my shoes

when you silly-acted as a king

or heck, when you opened a bottle for me

simply speaking, I'm just grateful to have you around

to have all of these ignited in me

I am well and alive