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Because you loved me


 Because you love me… 

 
 
This morning my outfit was inappropriate.
 
My slightly worn jeans
 
And long sleeve black shirt
 
Was scandalous 
 
Because I love you… 
 
I had to change
 
So when I walk into school 
I wear jeans that are 4 sizes too big
And your hoodie. 
You caught me putting on makeup yesterday
So today, my face is clear. 
Because you love me… 
Check in babe 
First hour is over, I need to put my phone away before they take it 
Because I love you… 
No boys. 
Because you love me… 
Today I am working on a project
There are two boys in my group
You told me not to talk to them
They are dangerous 
Because I love you… 
I have to get good grades 
I have to break your rule 
I'm sorry 
But I'll tell you the truth
Because you love me… 
Check in babe 
Passing period now, next is L2K. 
Because I love you…  
I had to talk to those boys, I’m sorry but I'm doing it for you, 
not because I believe I'm smart. 
Because you love me… 
L2K was an academic program 
An honor to get into 
Said to be impossible
But you hated it. 
Hated the girls I was with 
Because they said you were bad for me 
Because I love you… 
I should have picked language over science 
So I’ll fail out of my impossible program
And go to school with you 
Because you love me… 
I should go sledding with you 
Even though I have a concussion 
You are bored 
So I should go 
 
 
 
Because I love me… 
I said no
 
 
 
To someone new
Because you love me…
You support my decisions 
It’s not about my body
But about how I feel in it 
Because I love you… 
I am confident in my choices 
I wear what I want 
And my cheeks turn red 
When you show me off 
 
To someone new
Because you love me… 
You don’t get mad 
When I’m busy and can’t respond 
Instead you wait 
And get excited when I do 
Because I love you… 
I answer when I can 
And understand 
Sometimes you’re busy too 
 
 
 
To someone new 
Because you love me… 
You know the name 
Of every guy friend I have 
And laugh at the stories I tell of them 
Because I love you… 
I am honest about these friends 
And never overstep the line 
Because I choose you 
 
 
 
To someone new
Because you love me… 
You motivate me 
To do the best I can 
And care about my grades 
And celebrate my victories
Because I love you… 
I support your decisions
Even if they aren’t the same I would have made
Our core values are the same 
And that’s what matters 
 
 
 
To someone new 
Because you love me… 
You accept when I don’t want to see you 
You know it’s not personal 
Because I love you… 
I am in a relationship with myself 
And 
I am in a relationship with you
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