Hidden

Because I love you
It is a phase often used

Because I love you
It can be used like a knife 
Or like a soft winter blanket

After a violent fight
Purple kiss everywhere
Red rain staining the carpet
"Because I love you!" 
Echoes like prickling needles 

The phase 
Because I love you
Acts like a whip 
Lashes all over ones body

That phase is not love

That phase is "Because I can" 
"Because you are my property" 
"Because I hate you" 

A true because I love you
Is like soft angel kisses
A gentle breeze 

Tears streaked from stress
After a long day at work
Cuddling with the TV on all night
And whispers of "It's okay"

Behind the cuddle and the whispers is
Because I love you 

Washes the dishes 
Cooking together
Dancing while the pasta bubbles 
Letting the cat sit lazily near their feet 

Hidden behind the dancing is
Because I love you

Both ends meeting 
Making amends
Learning from mistakes
Talking instead of brusies
Trying new things together

Because I love you