Together

One day, the body said to the soul, "Do you love me?"

The soul sighed. "I suppose. But you could change in a few ways. You could be a tad thinner, you could be somewhat taller. Your nose could shrink and your eyes grow a bit bigger. If you did those things, I think I could truly love you."

"Oh no, that's all wrong," the body said, shaking its head sadly. "Love is not those things! Do you love somebody just for who they are on the outside?"

"No," said the soul.

"So why treat yourself that way?"

The soul nodded, and let the body continue.

"Instead of thinking what I could be," it said. "Think of what I am. I am yours. I dedicate my life to you. When everyone else is gone, you'll only have me. I watched you grow up, I watched you learn, I watched you change. I was there for all of that. I know you better than anyone else, dearest soul."

"This is true..." said the soul.

"No need to look sorry!" said the body. "All you must do now is take care of me."