To Debbie

I want you, but not because you are beautiful.  I want you but not for your money.  I want you but not for your influence in the world.

I want you because our connection is genuine.  I want you because you forgave me.  I want you because you bring brightness to my otherwise dreary days.  I want you because you hold me tightly when memories of a past life pull me toward the dark.  I want you because it is easy to share with you.  I want you because you include me in your struggles.  I want you because of the your continued effort to build our relationship instead of letting it stagnate. 

I want you because when we are together, there is no power that can destroy the miracle of our love.  I want you because you listen to my scatterbrained ideas, you smile at my rough jokes and you dream right along with me. 

Simply said, I want you because I love you.