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Because I Love you


Because I love you, I ask if you’ve eaten today

Because I love you, I make sure your hair falls the right way

Because I love you, I make sure you’re ready for work

Because I love you, I smile every time you smirk

 

Because I love you, I don’t make you reject your friends

Because I love you, I don’t let your kind gestures end

Because I love you, I don’t make you say you love me

Because I love you, I don’t make you text me constantly

 

Because I love you, I act with grace

Because I love you, I ask if you made it home safe

Because I love you, I make sure you finish your plate

Because I love you, I stay up late

 

Because I love you, I don’t ask who you’re around

Because I love you, I don’t stop you from making a sound

Because I love you, I don’t make you pay

Because I love you, I don’t make you stay

 

Because I love you, I understand the word “No”

Because I love you, I would let you go

Because I love you, I’m in a good place

Because I love you, I respect your space

 

Because I love you, I hope you love me, too

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