Because You're Mine

BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE

Because you're mine
I am loved
And needed

I have someone to hug 
And hold onto

A snuggle-buddy on long, restless nights

Because you're mine
I have a million more reasons to smile

And laugh

And cry

My heart is so much bigger than it used to be

Because you're mine
I care less for the things of this world

And more things that really matter

Like kindness
Faith
And family

Because you're mine
My life has greater meaning and increased purpose

You've elevated my priorities 

And changed my definition of success

Because you're mine
I see the humanity in others more

You attract only those with the warmest of hearts 

And I am blessed by their overwhelming kindness

Because you're mine
I have more empathy

I notice the hardships of others more

And have a better sense of their sorrows

Because you wait for me
To love

Guide

Help

And protect you

I must be there

 And I must be more

More patient
Tolerant
And flexible

More loving
Kind
And gentle

More forgiving

More long-suffering

Because you're mine
I am so much more than I ever thought I could be