For The Love Of

Because I love you I will be patient, I will be kind

I will look not with the eyes but with the mind

When Shakespeare speaks I will not hold it against you

That you do not love him with the velocity that I do

Because I love you I will give you back to your friends

I know that they will always be there when love ends

My hands will never find your skin in anger

I will hold you down and be your anchor

When things look bleak I will not quit

My love will not stray, go away, or split

This is the promise I am making

If you'll have me I am yours for the taking

For the love of all that is good

It will be healthy like all love should