platonic love

lately i have found myself thinking about platonic love, the one that slides in gently between the cracks of your life without you noticing. the bond that starts to ignite something inside you even in the bleakest of days, without it being necessarily romantic.

that platonic love you feel for your friends, specifically, is the one that has been stuck in my mind these past few days.

that warmth, tenderness you feel when you hug them, when you are close to them, sharing a space together, a trivial moment in everyday life, talking about something silly, these are the things that i find add joy to my life.

that freedom you allow yourself by showing love to your friends, doing something for them, holding their hands, sharing laughter, it's one of the most beautiful things in the world. no reward, no ulterior motives, just genuine love by those around you.

that vulnerable moment, like catching the scent of something and it suddenly goes away beyond your reach. that very brief moment when you realize you only have the present, and that is ephemeral, but it's still filling your heart with tenderness. it's so brief that if you're not paying attention you won't notice.

it's like that moment of the day, when i suddenly realize something and it quickly goes away before i consciously aknowledge it.

these friends, they might even be (most likely) temporary passengers in your life, but the moments you shared with them will always remain real. you will look back, remembering the beautiful moments you experienced. sometimes just a moment, but that was made greater and memorable because you were with them.

try to sit with your feelings as much as you can.