I Love You 

 
  W hen we first met
I held back so much
afraid to show
my deepest feelings
As I got to
know you better
your gentleness and honesty
encouraged me to open up
and I started a trust
in you that I never had
with anyone else
Once I started to express
my feelings
I realized that
this is the only way
to have a relationship

It is such a
wonderful feeling
to let myself
be completely known to you
Thank you
so much
for showing me
what two people can
share together
I love you

      -Poem by Susan Polis Schutz