What is love to you?

Because I love you, i took a chance with you

Behind your friend’s back and through the fairy tales, we took a risk

Because i love you, you met my dad, which no one has met

Not even my best friend for ten years

Because i love you, i found the good in you when people told me otherwise

They said you hit rock bottom but all i saw was a heart of kindness

Because i love you, i asked why they would’ve said that

You told me the truth and that was when i found myself falling in love with you

You were the light in my life and told me truths i could never see

Because i love you, i smiled whenever i looked at you

Time froze as our eyes met and smiles widened

Because i love you, i couldn’t stop smiling every time words came out of your mouth

My eyes fixated on your green eyes and full lips as I couldn’t believe you were mine

Because i love you, we didn’t have to go on expensive dates

Two hour talks in your car exceeded my expectations

Because i love you, i stayed up every night talking to you even when i had loads of homework to do

But, because i love you i had to tell your best friend about us because it was the right thing

This moment turned 360 and we weren’t the same anymore

Because i love you, i spared you the guilt of telling him, for the second time

You told me this had to end and i couldn’t accept no for an answer

I fought for you, but you kept saying sorry but i can’t

Because i love you, i finally succumbed to “no” when that’s never my motto

Through the sleepless nights, empty stomachs, and broken hearts i grew to respect our conclusion because i loved you

Because i love you, i didn’t play the revenge card and hook up with other people even when you did

I remained calm, taking deep breaths and crying out the last few tears

Because i love you, i continue to pray for you and your family every night before bed

I found peace and i finally moved on

Because i love you, i told you i prayed for you and you told me, “strictly love”

I gave you the strength when you needed it the most

Because you were my first love, I’ll never stop loving you