i. how to travel
Take his hand
Run
Don't let your hopes fall
Or your fears linger
Drop every dread
Let every inhibition slip through your fingers
Concentrate on his warmth
The same hand grasping yours
Interlace your fingers with his
Wrap your heart in his rib cage
He has more than enough room
Go with him
Watch his eyes on the wonders around you
Take notice when you find his eyes watching you
ii. how to exist
Breathe in
Don't lie to yourself
It's beautiful
Let the light fall on your shoulders
There will be many suns
And many passing moons
Learn the name of each of them
Try to remember their histories and stories
Don't punish yourself when you forget
Don't ask his name
You already know it
Live
Let your actions speak your thoughts
Don't let go of his hand
He may forget to breathe
Help him
Push life into his lungs
Let the stars light his eyes
Don't wish you were the stars
Convince yourself it is enough to be in them
Beside him
Don't let him stop breathing
iii. how to stay
Remember this is a gift
A privilege
Don't get complacent
Offer to hold his pain
Understand when he refuses
Love him
Do not tell him
Remember you are amazing too
Magnificent
Brilliant
Mad
Your worth is not wrapped up in him
But do remember he chose you for a reason
Don't grow cold
Keep kind
Keep your distance
Forgive him when he hurts you
Love him with the center of your being
Forgive him when he does not return the favor
Do not hide your pain
He will try to lie about his
Take his hand and tell him it's okay
Be with him
Let him know you're there
Keep in mind he is trying not to love you back
Don't fight him on this
When you catch a break
Rest
Make him stand still too
For once in his life
iv. how to leave
Cry when you have to
Cry when you don't have to
Tell yourself everything led to this end
Do not bother with what if's
What's done is done
Let him know it is not his fault
Tell him you love him
Tell him you forgive him
Do not blame him
Do not tell yourself you wished you had never met him
It will be a lie
Don't punish yourself when you catch yourself lying
You would like to stay with him forever
He would like to stay with you too
Do not prolong it
You will want to drag it out as long as you can
Remind yourself that every story has an ending
Thank him for showing you times pace
Thank him for running with you
Know he wants to thank you too
Keep in mind the good times
Remove your heart from his chest
Place it back in your own
Let go of his hand
Say goodbye
v. how to live
You had a life before him
Return to it
Remember to do the dishes
Eat everyday
Find a hobby
Do not take up running
Write him a letter
Tell him you love him
Pretend he will see it
Live your life
Be thankful for your time together
Let it slip from your mind one day
Do not punish yourself when it does
Record your memories
Write a story
Make a friend
Do not tell them about your adventures
Tell them your past was a life time ago when they ask
Know your secrets are meant for keeping
Write him a love letter
Tell him the best story you can think of
Ask him to return the favor
Tell him you don't regret it
Tell him about his warmth
The light in his eyes
Thank him
Remind him to take care of himself
Tell him how much you loved holding his hands
Forgive yourself
Love yourself
Remember
Don't pretend he will come back
Don't spend anymore time waiting for him
Take up star gazing
Do not look for him
Do not hate him
Do not blame him
Don't hold your breath
Accept his absence
Write a story
Write him a letter
Tell him you love him
Never stop