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She asked him why his heart is cold, not warm

Because I love you.

She asked him why his hands are hard, not soft

Because I love you.

She asked him why his words are harsh, not kind

Because I love you.

She asked him why his once gentle touch is now an unfamiliar strength,

that of she could not compare.

She asks herself why she stayed so long.

Fear? No, Stability? No...

Because I love you.