𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: “What’s mine is yours” by Frans Danielle R. Castillo

 Layout by: Cianyah Mendoza

Published by: John David Viñas 

Date Published: March 11, 2025

Time Published: 11:53 AM

Category: Prose 

Theme: The idea of sharing with someone as a form of love

I never liked sharing whatever I have. I never liked sharing my stuff, my interests, and especially food. Whenever someone asks me if I have something that they need, I will immediately say no even though it’s just somewhere in my bag. Whenever someone wants to take a bite of my food or a sip of my drink, I will immediately say that they should buy their own. 

I hate sharing because what’s mine is mine.

We were sitting on a bench, you were looking at the scenery in front of us while I was quietly eating the food I bought. The thought of you liking the food that I'm eating came to mind, so without a thought, I placed the spoon in front of your mouth as I offered you my food. The smile on your face as you enjoyed it made me happy. 

Suddenly, sharing with you isn’t so bad.

Ever since then, sharing something with you became a muscle memory. As if it’s a way of loving you. You need a pen? I have plenty of them. You like this band too? Great, let’s talk about them together as time passes. If the food I’m eating is good, I’ll immediately feed you even if you didn’t ask me to.

I don’t like sharing my personal battles because I know that I can handle it on my own. But you made me feel that it’s also okay to rely on someone and take a break from being strong for a while, and I did, because I know that every battle that I’ll face you will be there with your arms wide open. 

I’m too uncertain to give a piece of my love to someone because I fear that they might take advantage of it in the end. But you always held on to it like it’s the most valuable thing you’ve ever had. You always make me feel that loving so much is not that scary. 

I was never used to sharing my thoughts because growing up I had a hard time expressing it. But you told me that I could explain it in a way that it would be easy for me, and you actually took your time to understand it. Never in my life has someone actually listened to me and had the patience to understand the way I think. 

Everything feels better with you. Everything feels better since you. 

I’m willing to share half of my heart if you need it. I'd share the bigger piece of my food because I know you'll enjoy it. I'd share my fan with you in this scorching heat. I'm willing to share everything I have with you because what’s mine is yours.