because
because you love G-d, because you seek truth, because you are intelligent, because you are caring, because you are beautiful, because you are strong, because you are loving, because I love your smile, because you have jade eyes, because you are warm, because you are helpful, because you are forgiving, because you make big eyes, because you are independent, because you are a wonderful kisser, because you’re type-a, because you make me a better person, because you make me smile, because I can listen to most of your CD’s, because you sing, because rhythm makes you move, because you are hopeful, because you’re a brunette, because you make me want to do dishes, because you are honest, because you let me be honest, because I respect you, because you taste good, because I know you’ll take care of me, because I want to take care of you, because I like the way you dress, because I love it when you speak Spanish to me (even if I don’t understand), because you are willing to move far away from here, because even then you are torn at wanting to be near your family, because you love your family, because Maggie is adorable, because Bill makes me laugh, because Karen is as bright as you are, because I like your family, because you tell wonderful stories, because you listen to mine, because you’re going to get me in shape, because you’ll handle the money, because you remember things most people couldn’t, because I love your arm linked through mine, because I am proud of you, because I want to serve you, because I would do anything, because sometimes you remind me of my Mom, because a lot of times you don’t, because I like your friends, because you have close friends, because one day I will be able to read your face like an open book, because you communicate clearly, because you write, because you are bold, because when I ask you tell me what you are thinking (most of the time), because I often forget about time when I am with you, because you are perserverent, because you want to be healthy, because you excite me, because I like your glasses, because you are passionate, because you are tender, because you surprise me, because you cry, because you’re romantic, because you’d rather be touching me, because we can do things together, because we can do nothing together, because we can be quiet together, because this is not a ball & chain - this is freedom, because I love the way your eyes flutter when you get tired, because you are self confident, because I don’t have to tell you everyday that you are beautiful, because I still want to, because I love the way you walk, because chopping vegetables together can be fun, because I want to learn to dance with you, because you quote some of the greatest works of literature, because you encourage me, because you smell so sweet, because you are adventurous, because I adore you, because you have strong hands, because sometimes you think too much too, because you love the arts, because you care about words, because you are an open door, because of your history, because of your future, because you’re silly, because of your frogs, because you have beautiful feet, because I don’t know everything about you but look forward to spending forever getting closer to the day I do, because when you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with you want the rest of your life to begin as soon as possible, because, just because.