Seven reasons i loved you

I.
hours
are spent lying aimlessly in bed
relaying hopes and dreams,
of what could be.
you count the beauty marks on my thigh,
and memorize the words I say.

ii.
tender kisses
leave reminders in my mind

every grain of sand you say is the number of ways
we are meant to be.

iii.
you sleep so peacefully

iv.
i remember the anger in your voice.
the tears and betrayal .

you always came back full of apologies

for my mistakes

v.
spread out under the stars
your whispers in my ear

we made our love known in front of the world .

vi.
you would rather have turned a blind eye

then face imperfection.

vii.
Too many times you forgave me.