Love Because

Love because you're ready
Not because you're lonely

Not because you're bored
Not because you're angry
Not because you can't stand to be in the same house as that other man
Not because you just don't want to be left behind
Not because you feel too old to still be at home
Not because you just want something new

Love because you can't help it
Love because it's right
Love because it snuck up on you
Love because you waited patiently

Not because you want to
Not because you're impatient
Not because everyone else you know has it
Not because you can't sleep and night and you don't know why
Not to fill the holes
Not to feel wanted

Love because it happens to you
For you
Not because you were looking for it
Love because you feel it
Love because you know it's love