Because I Love You

Because I love you, I see the marks you left

On this school, on this town, on my heart.

Because I love you, some days it’s hard

To get out of bed and restart.

But because I love you, I can summon the strength

To smile

When I feel alone among friends.

But because I love you, I can urge myself

To run

When I can’t see the end.

Because I love you, I hold our moments together

Closer than anything I’ve known.

Because I love you, I know myself better

And I can thank you for how much I’ve grown.­

Because I love you, I want you to live

A long life without worry.

And because I love you, I want your future to shine

Even if it isn’t because you’re with me.