How Much do You---He asked

Behind the door I stood listening-
as I felt his heavy breathing-
No words were yet exchanged
And silence only broke
When he asked me---
How much do YOU love Me?

I smiled-and placed a finger
Against my woodened door
And I smiled again..
And again...
How you easily Ask-and How
Surprised that You still do Not know...
You do not know-How much I love You...?
Where have you been all these years?
Have you heard at all-Did you listen At all
To what I said as the days quickly made their trips?

I love You---and How I love you
Will take years to show you---
I love you---when I close my eyes,
And think of you being by my side.
I love You---when there is no one
Around me to tell me to feel otherwise.
I love you---when I remember your sweet Whispers.
I love You---when I remember words such as...
“I want You”
I love you when I know you truly Love me
The same-
I love You--- when You argue
You love me just a little bit more-
I love You---when I sense you as
You speak-as You secretly make love to me.
I love You-When I visualize your lips softly
Caressing me-
I love You-because of your mistakes-
Because of your learned lessons-
I love You even more now-
For I know You will love me deeper
than before---today, tomorrow and
In the coming years.

He sighed...and silently I listened
I pressed myself against the door-
And prayed in silence
For God to hear how Much
I do love thee...
I closed My eyes
And I saw his smile
I knew He felt me too---
Our connection ---oh its greater
Than anything---Oh even words.
I held on---and heard Him Whisper
“Do You know how Much I love You?”