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I warned you


Dear Ariel,

Why do you insist on giving up your beautiful tail

For that boy who you claim to be the one

Having to give up everything for a chance at love

Don't leave everything you know behind

For a boy who doesn't know you exist

You might have saved his life

Doesn't mean you should give up yours

Sure a pair of legs would do you fine

But for the cost

It isn't worth your time

Taking a leap of faith is good

Hoping for the best like picking petals off a flower

He loves you

He loves you not

He loves you

He loves you not

Love is not a game

No picking petals

Hoping it will land on what you want to hear

But this is something you need to hear

It's hard I know

But trust me when I say

Love will come your way

Love isn't about sacrificing everything for the other person

Love is about comprompise

An agreement to make it work for both people

First ask yourself this

What is going to change for him

What is he giving up

Nothing

He will still have his castle

His title as prince

His legs

His voice

Now ask yourself this

What is going to change for you

What are you giving up

Now it's up to you to decide whether it's worth it or not

If you choose to go and it does not work out just remember the phrase

I warned you

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