No Wonder I Love You

Sitting silent in my chair watching you intently.

Quietly so that you do not notice my observing.

I see you as the glue that holds this place together

No matter what issue we face you stay calm

deal with it and let it pass

I do not remember the last time

I had to worry about the family.

The newscast shows carnage and death

it flickers across your face unnoticed

Wearing your silence

like a comfortable Sunday sweater.

I wonder just what you are thinking about.

All I know is the fact you are the island I need.

Peaceful and solid the anchor

that holds me safe in this harbor.

You have the strength I borrow to face adversity.

You are the sun at the center of my small universe

No wonder I love you.