Love
I thought she might like me when she agreed to go out with me that night
I thought she did like me when she let me kiss her good-night after our third date
I thought she might really like me when she allowed me to explore with my hands
I thought she might love me when we shared a bed together that night in college
I thought she did love me when she said “I do” at the altar
I thought she might really love me when she gave birth to our daughter
But …
I knew she liked me when she smiled at me while I played with our kids, and
I knew she loved me when she sat holding my hand with a tear in her eye after my heart attack
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I thought he might like me when he walked me home after school every day
I thought he did like me when he came to my ballet recital instead of going to the football game
I thought he might really like me when he started being real friendly with my father
I thought he might love me when he got jealous when I was around other boys
I thought he did love me when I saw him standing so proud in his tuxedo
I thought he might really love me when he first held our newborn daughter
But …
I knew he liked me when he did household chores so I could relax just a little, and
I knew he loved me when he helped dress the scars after my surgery
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