Why
You smiled at me when you saw me in the halls.
You brought me my favorite food on my birthday-
He butted his way in-
You chuckled at my really bad jokes.
You talked with me about nothing all night-
He told me to stay away from you-
I said you didn’t have to do that and I asked you why,
And because I love you (you’re such a great friend) was always your reply.
But he barked “Because I love you”.
You held my hand when I didn’t ask you to.
You listened to me when I ranted for hours-
He knew how to push my buttons-
You gave me advice and support and nothing I deserved.
You bought me lillies, my favorite flowers-
He knew my biggest fears-
I said I’m not used to these gestures and I asked you why,
And because I love you (he doesn’t deserve you) was always your reply.
But he insisted “Because I love you”.
You said nothing when I snapped at you.
You blended into the background when I asked you to-
He said I was better off-
You avoided me to protect me, but I found myself missing you.
You kept your distance, even though it caused you pain-
He said I was his sweetheart, his love, his baby, his I didn’t care anymore-
I said I didn’t want to be and I asked myself why,
And because I love you (you, who showed me true love) was my reply.
But he pleaded “Because I love you” when I finally said goodbye.