It's a word 
and you're a man 
of intentional speech
words
carefully crafted
thoughtfully delivered.

"I love you,"

eyes burrowed into
my own.

"I love you, too."

I am a woman
who uses words
emotionally
lightly. 

With you
I take a breath
my mind slows
I seek intentionality. 

I look to
the source of my heart's
peace 
I reflect.
I decide what I've chosen. 

I will love you
when you are free
while you are
choosing time
for yourself.

When you seek
space
When you need silence.

I won't simply
love you
when it’s easy.

I will love you
when there's 
distance.
When I 
lose sight of 
us and only 
see me. 

I will
love you
when you’re
reading the news
or watching YouTube videos
or working too hard.

I chose to love you.
And I will love you
freely.

I will love you
at your 
freest.