Poem2021-02-28T08:31:17+00:00

Because I Love You

By: Rebecca Walkins Randle

you could not be more wrong for me,
yet, i run to you, obliviously.
i know we weren't meant to be
but i luxuriate in fantasy.

because i love you.

we have such torrid chemistry,
our bodies melt so perfectly
my foolish heart beats, passionately
persuading a mind of practicality.

because i love you.

in my pursuit of ecstasy,
i laugh in the face of reality
though a harbinger nags, perpetually
it is the imminence of misery.

because i love you.

you couldn't be more wrong for me
and i know that you agree.
though we'll never see eternity,
you'll be my most cherished memory.

because i do love you.