Why

reasons for love

A warm hug on a cold night,

running your fingers through my hair,

holding my hand at mornings light.

Knowing when I need a drink to quench my thirst,

waking me with the delicious aroma of coffee,

letting me read the newspaper first.

Being quiet while I read my book,

starting the laundry just because,

giving me that loving look.

Making me laugh often and much,

listening when I talk,

taking me out to lunch.

Buying me a present for no reason,

not noticing when I say something stupid,

taking me on a mountain drive in spring season

Putting up with all of my ills,

taking a nap with me,

helping to pay the bills.

Liking comedies as much as me,

giving me space to write,

taking time to read my poetry.

Remembering to take out the trash,

turning the tv up so I can hear,

not minding skipping the New Year's bash.

These reasons will give you a clue,

though there are many more,

as to why I love you as much as I do.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem a lot. Poetry for love. No better.
"These reasons will give you a clue,
though there are many more,
as to why I love you as much as I do."
I like the reasons and the perfect ending for the excellent poetry my friend.
Coyote

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

A sweetly romantic piece that makes a bold statement: Those we love need to know we love them back and why ...

[Barbara Walker]

I think so too! Alas and alack, it wasnt enough. I didnt have a clue when he went out for the gallon of milk and never came back. Except change that gallon of milk to a woman and after two weeks he did come back but I told him best go back to her. Two weeks?!

[Einstein Noodle]

simply beautiful! and for me its the simplicity that makes it beautiful .. the description of a relationship is one that requires commitment first of all .. faithfulness .. and caring about the "other" first .. and all that equals the kind of love i read in your poem .. very fine .. like it a lot!
E.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you!

[Einstein Noodle]

absolutely!! :))

[Barbara Walker]

Funny...that's the title of one of my poems, Absolutely!

[Einstein Noodle]

going to have to check it :)