Because I love you
Because I love you
I will not text you 24/7
Because I know that you have other commitments,
Tests to study for,
And a family to nurture.
Because I love you,
I will not become upset
When you break my favorite mug
Or forget to return my cherished shirt
But rather hand you a different mug
And another tee so that you know
I will be patient and kind
Because your existence grants me graces
No other could fulfill.
Because I love you,
I will remind you that you are beautiful
Each time you look in the mirror
And when the voices in your head tell you otherwise.
I will remind that you are capable
By calling you before your big presentation
To provide words of encouragement
And to ease any angst that circulates in your blood stream.
And whenever I make a mistake,
And fumes escape both of your ears
I will tell you about the first time we met
And how in that moment I saw your eyes
Deep in The Catcher in the Rye
I knew I loved you because you loved my favorite book.
Because I love you,
I will comfort you when your depression comes back
I will chase away the demons with my bare hands
Crushing each one until I know that you are safe
Safe from your own thoughts and the lies in your head
When your depression is prevalent,
I will show you the beauty you can not see
The beauty in the crinkles around your smile,
In your selfless thoughts of serving others,
And in how warm and safe you make me feel.
Because I love you,
I will not abandon you as your father did.
I will not belittle you as the bullies from your past did.
I will not take your presence for granted as your boss did.
Because I love you,
I will be there whenever you call
Or shout
Or cry
Whenever you need a talk
Or a cup of tea
Or just a long hug
Because without you,
My world wouldn’t have clouds
Or perfectly brewed coffee
It would be absent of light laughter
And breathtaking views
Because each time I felt lost,
I gathered a mental picture of your smile
And allowed the crevices around your lips
To guide me back to your sweet taste.
Because I love you,
I will watch you from afar
And if fate permits,
Let you sleep by my side once more.