For You Only Poem by Louise Tredoux

I try never to be nasty
or angry with anyone
for fear of it teaching
me to be nasty
with you

I try to be patient and
understanding towards
everyone - to learn
to be patient
with you

I try not to criticize anyone,
for fear of criticizing you;
I practice on everyone
to be loving towards
you, though

I reject people’s claims
of one truth; when YOU
make that claim, I make
an exception for you

Because you claim to love
me, and I KNOW you do, it is
verified in your sweet words
and deeds, exclusivity
is reserved

For you only!