Because I Love You

because i love you

take off your clothes

because i love you 

i will never cheat again.

"i love you"

surface level

just below the water

where light still shines

this is not love.

but this is:

trusting them

when you are afraid

helping them

when it doesn't benefit you

caring for them

when they are weak

noticing

the little things

they have and do

talking 

not just about your day 

but about the wonders of life.

because i love you

i went out of my way

to brighten your day.

because i love you 

i pushed you to finish that test

to go the extra mile.

because i love you 

i became 

the best possible person

i could be.