it's not just a statement, usually. it's not just any comment like "today is a sunny day". it's not a filler in an awkward moment of silence, where words are used to fill up that space.
well, it can be said and of course, the moment of awkward silence comes up. we'll skip the conditions and the terms that come with the use of the phrase.
but it's not a question, it's not a query. it has a full stop, it can have an exclamation mark, it can have a smiley face at the end. a question mark would be just odd, judging of sincerity and worth. but either way it's not a statement to just declare the void of craving.
you say that with the intention and expectation of an exchange. you say that in hope that the other feels the same way. you say that in anticipation that you'll get a return of value too.
you can say it in tears, in fury, in jealousy, in pain, in hurt, in happiness, in joy, in solitude, and in fact, even in its redundancy simply because it's just sweet nothings.
but they all lead in the same direction; the seek for mutual exchange. an emotional transaction you wish that is two-party and not just a statement to share.
and even when those words are ever said, aren't they only muttered out of your head into the space shared between, when you're almost sure that you would get an exchange? rarely, otherwise.
so how many transactions have you managed to pocket?
and just in case i'm late here, which i may anyway, merry christmas :)
