Let Go

I love you because you saw in that little girl what nobody had ever been able to see
I love you because you make an amazing companion and steadfast friend
I love you because you are a reservoir of patience, resilience and sweetness
I love you because you are an incredible father
you possess the characters that our girls are looking for in their future other halves
I love you because you forgive so effortlessly
you don’t hold grudges against anyone, especially me
I love you because you think so deeply and critically
you inspire me to think for myself instead of just follow the flow
I love you because of your fierce passion for life behind that mellow and easy-going front

I love you because of your weird sense of humor that only I seem to be able to pick up
I love you because of your awkward solo dance moves
your way of acknowledging my delightful presence in your sparkling eyes
I love you because even though the years may have weakened the strength of your body
your understanding of self and others goes deeper and kinder
I love you because you patiently wait at the dinner table for the chopsticks
your dependence on me gratifies and scares me at the same time
I love you because you tell me the truth in your roundabout ways
you try hard not to hurt my feelings
I love you because you only know how to sing one song off-key
“you are my sunshine, my only sunshine …”
I love you because you always say “it’s not trivial” when
you don’t think something is worth the effort of doing

I love you because you consider yourself a better dancer contrary to my perception
I love you because the truth is I can’t make those fancy moves without you being my partner
I love you because you complete me
you are the man in that little girl’s dream and forever will be