Bodily Function

I cried after and I don't know why.

I was suddenly overcome

with a wave of emotion

that my body only knew how to release

through tears.

I love him. That I know!

The tears didn't change that

rather, confirmed it.

Now, after each time, I cry.

He realized the second or third time

and asked me if I was ok?

Picking his weight up off me

he stroked my face and wiped away my tears

"What's wrong, baby? Are you okay?"

Concern and fear lined his face.

Tears continued to streak

"I'm ok. I don't actually know why I'm crying."

I admitted with a laugh.

He smiled at me, stroked my cheek

and lay next to me.

He pulled me to him

his bare chest against mine

and soothed my emotions.

I began to breathe easy

reminiscing on all the reasons

I love him.

Thinking on memories we've made

over the years.

I smiled and drifted to sleep.

Each time I cry.

I don't know why.

I never cried before.

There were four before him

and I never cried

In fact ... there were times I felt

used

insignificant

ugly

cheap

even bored

But with him, I'm whole.

With him, it's emotional

every time.

I feel loved and cared for.

Still, every time,

I cry.