Crazy Kid’s Dream

Page 2-a maritime cadet's story

LOVE…What does this really meant? This four-letter word was so overused nowadays that it almost became a cliché and at times it usually lose its essence. In fact, I myself became so addicted to it that I always fall and stumble. This is, arguably, the inspiration behind much of the most enduring and effective works of art ever created, be them literary, visual, cinematic or musical. It’s also so ingrained in the collective unconsciousness that one almost feels an innate obligation to feel it at one time or another. Such thing is like this:

Once upon a time there was a guy
Who didn’t find love cause he didn’t try
He saw people’s lives and relationships too
And he decided to attempt something new
He decided to see if he could wait
For the perfect person to ask on a date
To wait for that perfect person that he could see
Who’s everything he wasn’t and wanted to be
Not just a person that he thought was sweet
But someone who’ll make his life complete
Someone kind, inspiring, honest and true
Someone he would believe if she says “I love you”
So the years went on and as time went by
It got more difficult, he really had to try
But he knew at the time that if he would just wait
For the perfect person not just good but great
He’ll be happier than he ever thought he could be
But as time went on it got more difficult to see
“Why do I have my standards so high?”
“How will I know what true love is if I don’t even try?”
He began to ask himself nearly every night
If this whole thing was even worth the fight
He struggled and vented at the time to his best friend
Who happened to be a girl that was a mistake in the end
Every night she knew more of this crazy kid
Who wanted true love more than anyone did
He began breaking down nearly settling for less
He almost went out with this girl he could second guess
They just said they liked each other and kept it at that
They chose to keep the rabbit inside of the hat
But then someone came and cared for him like no one ever did
He wasn’t used to it and slowly he slid
He got in too deep with a girl who in the past
Never had feelings for someone that would last
He wanted the real thing while she did not
So she found someone else that hurts him a lot
He thought it would take forever to heal from the pain
But a girl came in his life that washed him like rain
He then wondered why he nearly settled for less
And didn’t just wait for the very best
This girl very quickly became his best friend
And he wanted to be with her ‘til the end
As time went on and as their friendship grew
He knew he found the one he could say “I love you” to
They’re still best friends don’t get me wrong
But there’s something more that makes them so strong
They’re the best combination of friends and lovers
Because of that they know that they’ll always love each other
He doesn’t have to show that his feelings are real
But does anyway ‘cause he likes how it makes her feel
It’s all just so selfless they put each other first
They stay with each other even when they’re at their worst
They know that nothing can tear them apart
Especially not distance ‘cause she lives in his heart
So this crazy kid’s dream finally came true
Now he can say “Clariza, I love you”
So it’s worth the wait for the one who’s meant to be
I know it firsthand ‘cause this story’s about me.