Because I Love You

Before I loved you, I felt alone

Before I loved you, I knew it was me against the world

Before I loved you, I knew I could never be enough

Beginning to love you, I thought I imagined the sliver of light piercing through the fog

Beginning to love you, I thought you could never want me

Beginning to love you, I feared you would see how broken I was

You did.

As I loved you, you began to piece me back together

As I loved you, you told me I was never alone

As I loved you, you taught me that I was enough

Because I love you, I believe in myself

Because I love you, my depression and doubt have vanished

Because I love you, my entire life has changed for the better

Because you loved me, I am forever changed

And because I love you, I became who I was meant to be.