Heartthrob

By JOAN M KOP

Why do I love you?

Let me tell you why . . .

I love you for the romance you offered me

On cold and rainy nights.

I love you for the way I feel within your arms

When you hold me so tight.

I love you for your big, beautiful smile

As you look approvingly on me.

I love you for bragging to others about me

I’m special, they can see.

I love you for the sound of your voice

As you whisper I love you.

I love you for the softness of your kiss

And sweet caresses, too.

I love you for the masculine way about you

It makes me crave being feminine.

I love you for your loyalty shown deep

For me and things I hold genuine.

I love you for making all my problems

Seem miniscule and few.

I love you for your ability to sing and dance

And make me laugh, too.

I love you when I am feeling sick or weak,

Then you emerge strong.

I love you for your interest in sports,

Keeping you out of my hair.

I love you for always being there for me

You always show you care.

I love you for helping me realize my dreams

In this my only life.

But I love you most especially for choosing me

To be your wife.

Joan M Kop