Because I love you

I will be the candle 

that never goes out,

especially when it's dark

and you won't admit that you're scared.

Because I love you

I will always see blue skies 

inside of you,

especially on stormy days

when you don't think the rain will stop coming down.

Because I love you

I will always feel sunny days 

when we touch.

Because I love you

I will help you grow 

into the best version of yourself.

Because I love you

I will pour

patience, understanding, compassion

into you, teaspoon by teaspoon,

adding several pinches to your heart

for good luck.

Because I love you

I will order our food,

talk for the both of us,

when those things make you too anxious.

Because I love you,

and because you love me,

we'll bloom together healthily.