"Because I love you" Scholarship Poem
Standing in a foyer of indecision
Dressed to mask the insecurity
Eyes keen to targeting with precision
Of one who appreciates acceptance and unique prosperity
"I like you because" they speak
Staring at their toes and smiling hesitantly
Breath caught, internally I shriek
The purity gleams in their eyes instantly
Acknowledgement from another
Unsure of what others will say
Comfort from a brother
Allowing self doubt to wither away
Arms slithered around a friend
One living with a supposed "love"
Crying of broken promises to no end
Shards given from a dove
A heart taking time to amend
Hands stretched in desperation
Ears open to that subtle noise
A fewer mouth of exasperation
With a careful understanding voice
Presence not lacking
Of a reciprocating heart with good doing
Preventing another locket from cracking
And a "Because I love you" continually growing