Why do I love thee?

Why do I love thee?
I'm often asked
and often I just sit and smile

Because how do you answer
a question addressed to your heart?
How do you put into words
Something, you can't explain?

When they ask
I can't really speak
But I think of all you are to me
and smile...

On our first date, I was surprised
You opened doors and pulled out chairs
you were sweet and caring

Almost three years later you still do
Not only for me, I noticed
But for your mom and sisters too

"And soon, distance will be something  we'll have to face. But  it doesn't matter because we Believe. It's going to be longer and farther than before but we'll face it. Face the future together and not alone because God will be there too..."

When we are apart, you take time to call
In the times we've been together
that hasn't wavered at all

In streets, when we walk home
You hold my hand And place me
On the safer zone

You're not rich - in material wealth
But you have a lot to give
your time, your love, your generosity

Understanding, faith, loyalty...
The kind of things
one cannot repay

"There are many things that made me feel your love, things that would make me go on and on but it won't answer the question quite right. I love you, let's leave it at that. No because, no what if's, no except..."

When disagreement comes around
You try not to let a day pass
until it smoothens out

No, you're not perfect
So far from it
But I never asked for a perfect man

You are the kind of man
who loves Not only in words
but also in action

The kind of man
who prays not for himself
but of a Greater cause

And each time I look back
back to when we first dated
I smile and realize

I love you more today
Than the day I said yes.