Chona MalinogWhen you love with such a love
that is different from other loves,
when at times you’re lost at thinking
that he will be the one there waiting;
and you,
you imagine yourself walking
as the church bell ringing;
When you love with such a love
that is purer than the doves,
when you think of the joy you have
as if he was the one you only had;
and he,
he cages you with arms
as if he was afraid
you’d be stolen by another man;
When you love with such a love
that is more than reciprocated,
when he loves you more than you wanted
and cares more than imagined;
when you have gotten such a love
that’s sweeter than the words he said,
and his affections are consistent instead;
When he gives you such a love
that is eternal and divine,
when his love for you is shown
more than you’ve ever known;
then, woman, it would be fine
to say you’ve found the one this time.
