Because I Love You

Talking to me, you make me feel wanted. Talking to me, you tell me you need me. I have to be with you, how could you survive without me? Pretty words from a pretty face. I let you in. 

Hanging out with me, we’re having fun like two kids. Hanging out with me, you take your advantage. You love me, shouldn’t I repay you? I fight to keep your love.

Flirting with me, you make me feel beautiful. Flirting with me, you bring down my barriers. I don’t think it’s right, but you need me. I give up. 

Whispering to me, I am alone. Whispering to me, you have control. I’ve let you have it before and it’s just a little kiss. You know I’ve done worse. I am numb. 

Convincing me, I know I am nothing. Convincing me, I can’t see through your ruse. You weave a web that I get caught in. I look like the fool. I drown. 

Loving me, I’ve been so manipulated. Loving me, you pull me in. This is the last time I let you have your way. This is the last time I believe you love me. I am defeated.

I am found a broken creature lying in the embers of my past. All of my sins are etched into my skin. Ruined and broken this is my death.

Protecting me, you stand for my reputation. Protecting me, you show me what love is. No matter the trial you will not give up on me. You put your hand to the sword and help me lift it to fight. I rise from the ashes. 

Accepting me, I regain my confidence. Accepting me, I know where I belong. I know I can survive on my own and so do you. I am thriving. 

Listening to me, you learn who I am. Listening to me, you understand. Patient and kind you are honest with me, as I am with you. I stand stronger. 

Proud of me, you step aside. Proud of me, you let me shine. I don’t need to shout for you to see me. I don’t need to beg for you to trust me. I am home. 

Giving to me, you show me your heart and I show you mine. Giving to me, you provide a warmth I’ve never known. Both of us revealed in all of our beauty and flaws. I am set free. 

Loving me, I have hope again. Loving me, everything is easy.  This time I’ll look at your soul and not turn away in shame. This time love is real. This time love is true. This time love is everything it was meant to be. We are vibrant.