I Love You, I Love You Too Poem by C R Clark

I love you
I love you, too
Do these terms mean the same?
I’m not sure they really do
You see, one term is a reply
The other must be said first
It would not sound correct, at all
To say, I love you too, first
It’s also a somewhat lesser risk
To reply, I love you too
Because, I love you, leaves you open
And could, maybe, be refused
But, if, I love you, is really true
Then go ahead and say it
For if your favor is not returned
That really doesn’t change it
Love and romance are not the same
Real love is so much deeper
Like the love of parents for a child
Like Jesus loves us sinners
Real love requires no like response
But stands all by itself
Does not demand agreeing minds
It is in and of itself
But if, alas, you falter
And the other says, I love you
It would not be incorrect to say
I love you, and leave off the too

Copyright C R Clark-4/8/07