When I asked why he stays.

When I asked him why he made me coffee first thing in the morning

And stayed up with me on nights that sleep was the enemy 

He would always say the same thing. 

Because I love you. 

When I asked how he dealt with my moods 

Or my constant self criticism

He said it's easy

Because I love you. 

When I look like a mess and can't even muster a conversation

He never seems to mind. 

He treats me with respect with the kind of love everyone deserves. 

And when I asked him why he doesn't just leave 

He said don't you see? I could never leave. I can't abandon the only person to make the stars shine and give the music meaning again. 

I won't ever leave. 

And when I asked why

He said. 

Because I love you.