I love you because
of the way your eyes shine
when the light hits the blue
and sparkles when you wink at me.

I love you because
the smell of you
calms me down and sticks
to me when I spend too
much time with you.

I love you because
you say you think too much,
but the things that you think
are beyond your years.

I love you because
you're my shining knight
the one who protects me
when I've fallen into the dark.

I love you because
the words you write
take my breath away
every time I read your works.

I love you because
your smile is infectious
and makes me smile
every time I think of you.

I love you because
we made plans to
own a big house
with lots of books
just for me.

I love you because
you said you would
never leave
you said to take your hand
and hold it tight.

I love you because
your voice is intoxicating
to hear you speak
is a life's pleasure.

I love you because
that night in the car
you held me close
and played with my hair.

I love you because
you never fail
to make me laugh
when I've failed.

I love you because
you tell me not to
say you are perfect
even though I think you are.

I love you because
you tried to get me out
of my comfort zone
and make me less awkward.

I love you because
you said we were
a perfect match
and balanced each other out.

I'm trying so hard to hate you.