Because I Love You
Because I love you, says the uniformed
man boarding the plane to Iraq. Because
I love you, says the young woman handing
Her baby to her new mother. Because I love
You, says the boy holding his dogs paw as
She passes on. Because I love you, says the
Teacher as the student cries at her feet.
Because I love you, says the firefighter as he
Hands off the little boy to be saved while he
Slowly burns. Because I love you, says the
Daughter before the nurse pulls the plug on
Her father. Because I love you, says the
Author as she kills her favorite character.
Because I love you, says the girl to her
Best friend before giving away her kidney.
Because I love you, says the man to his
Soon to be husband, despite all the shouts.
Because I love you, says the Muslim man to
God before blowing himself up. Because I
Love you, they all say, because Love requires
Sacrifice.