Someone asked me the difference,
I said it’s because like is temporal,
flickering,
and love is not.
Like has conditions,
demands performance.
Love says, Come as you are.

Like says,
“Tomorrow I might not be here,
because you forgot my birthday.”
Love says,
“Every day is Christmas because of you.”
Like says,
“I’ll like you despite.”
Love says,
“I love you regardless.”

Like says,
“I’m here today because you feel like a party.”
Love says,
“I wore black...