~Why Do I Love You~

I love you, Not only for what you are,
But for what I am When I am with you.
I love you Not only for what You have made of yourself,
But for what You are making of me.
I love you For ignoring the possibilities Of the fool in me
And for laying firm hold Of the possibilities for good.
Why do I love you?

I love you I love you To the discords-
And for adding to the music in me By worshipful listening.
I love you because you Are helping me to make Of the lumber of my life
Not a tavern But a temple;
And out of the words Of my every day
Not a reproach But a song.

I love you Because you have done More than any creed To make me happy.
You have done it Without a word, Without a touch, Without a sign.
You have done it Just by being yourself.
After all Perhaps that is what Love means.

~ROY CROFT~