I know you love me when...

I know you love me when

you tell me what's on your mind,

you share the inner parts of you

that no one else is privy to.

I know you love me when

you tell me to go study,

to take some time for me, 

get some solace, or have some peace.

I know you love me when

you tell me "You can do it!" or

"Of course, you aced the test.

I'm not surprised one bit!"

I know you love me when 

you anticipate my needs, 

try to see things through my eyes

and understand the way I feel.

I know you love me when 

the deal you've been waiting for comes true, 

I'm the first person that you want to call

to share the joy and the good news.

I know you love me when

I say "No." and that's more than ok.

No questions asked, you don't beg or plead, 

and I don't have to beg you to stay anyway.

I know you love me when

you willingly say sorry.

You always want to make things right 

the few times that you've wronged me.

I know you love me when 

you value what I say.

When I speak, you don't ignore me

or just try to get your way.

I know you love me when 

you tell your mom that I'm the one, 

when your dad sees us together and says,

"I'm proud of you, son."

I know you love me when

you bring me chicken soup and tea, 

wash the dishes, fold the clothes,

or even rub my feet.

I know you love me when

I think of all the ways you show

that you're planning for our future, 

for our family, for our home.

I know you love me when 

you think before you speak.

You shower me with kindness and respect.

You're always sweet. 

I know you love me when 

you encourage me to dream,

not to set limits for myself, 

but set my sights on higher things.

I know you love me when 

I don't have time for fun and parties.

You know it's nothing against you, 

you don't take my absence to heart.

I know you love me when 

I can feel we're in this together.

Two partners, peas in a pod, 

birds of a feather, sticking together.

I know it's forever.