Pandemic Love

Written originally by Jennifer Soh Li Wen dedicated to my loving boyfriend, MepMep,

10th August 2020 (Monday), alone in my room, 10:08-11:45 p.m., Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan

This is a love story,

Of MepMep and me;

I shall keep it short,

Solid as a built fort.

 

We met via SNS,

Yes;

Online,

He fell for my smile.

 

He surprised me,

Came to meet;

4th July 2020,

Coupled officially.

 

Coronavirus,

Number of cases;

Masks and measures,

Hugs and kisses.

 

Honest to each other,

Been single for years;

Gaze and laughter,

Prayers over fears.

 

We're both Christians,

He's my miracle;

I knew from Angels,

My ideal multicultural.

 

I'm 33 Malaysian,

He's 29 Filipino;

Age isn't a question,

He truly fits my soul.

 

Romantic,

Understanding;

Supportive,

Conserving.

 

Courageous,

Selfless;

Your history,

My blessing.

I've been waiting,

You must live;

God's planning,

We trust Him.

 

Weekends,

The best;

Jeremiah 29:11,

Our same direction.

 

Sharing similarities,

Valuing differences;

Teas and coffees,

Films and dishes.

 

Simple lifestyle,

Worthwhile;

Holding hands,

Dancing trends.

 

Your comfort,

Your word;

Your voice,

Your choice.

 

You came and stayed,

Through shine or rain;

Mahal kita, darling,

Honey pie, wo ai ni.

 

Acceptance,

Deliverance;

Perseverance,

Substance.

 

Baby, salamat po,

To forever we go;

Xie xie ni, terima kasih,

You I wanna be with.

 

It was 17th June,

He made his move;

Thanks to Instagram,

I played hard to get.

 

This is our love story,

Of Jenn and Ramil;

A real man that I long,

One journey so strong.