Because of Love

Today I nutured the front porch flowers

Then set a special tea to brewing

And polished the foyer floor an hour

And felt all was worth the doing

The fireplace mantel looked most charming

From avid attention given it

The entire abode taken to warming

Brought alive by one who loves it

The table set, the food cooked

For me is a measure of self-esteem

Here nothing of comfort is overlooked

No bother or burden as it might seem

Because it delights me, I am generous to you

Being of service is not a chore

There are so many wishes to grant you

And so little time to do much more

Because of love, I extend kindness

Expecting only what you choose to return

It is said that love dwells in blindness

But today's lesson is not my concern

My reward is in pleasing you today

No equal to all you have given me

And should our bond break away

I will be glad our love was free

If I must, I will move on

With memories to tide me

Even as one, I won't be alone

Knowing you have loved me

Free because of love given me

Because of love given, I am free

Copyright 2009, Georgette Jones

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