Because I Love You

I want to hold your hand

But I’ll fold mine in prayer instead

I’m being careful

Because I love you.

I want to feel your arms

Clasp me in an embrace

But I’ll cross my own instead

Because I love you

I want to hear you say

That you love me too

But I will be silent

Because I love you

I want to know the future now

But I’ll wait and trust instead

Guarding your heart and mind

Because I love you

I want to love you truly

So with God’s help I’ll be strong

I’ll wait and trust His timing

Because I love you

-Gretchen L. Glaser