Fourteen Things

I don't have tricks and Valentine surprise

But what I have for you I'll publicize

These ten and four are things I love in you

Here's hoping you'll appreciate them, too

1

You have a way with words that's so unique

I hear it in your voice each time you speak

From random daily things to grandest schemes

To talking about God and online memes

2

And then you have a way with written words

You put a heart to nouns and chosen verbs

The way you paint scenarios in prose

The style you use in every one of those

3

I love how you adjust to what may come

You flex and shift to people, and then some

Adapting to what's needed at the time

But still yourself enough to call you mine

4

And then, there's you who overcame the mess

The one who grew resilient through stress

The challenges you faced emboldened you

Renewed your mind, and made you stronger, too

5

I am a fan of your persistent dreams

Of conquering the world, and more... it seems

Accomplish them, in time, I know you will

And I, right here, be your supporter still

6

You've done a lot as far as I can see

You'll do much more; trust God... and then trust me

Accomplished in your life, career, and faith

Achieve much more and bigger, just you wait

7

You're driven by pursuit of excellence

You give your all; half measures don't make sense

The best is what you want to give and get

Live life to fullest; leave without regret

8

Yet, while alive, you do it with good sense

Of fashion, style, and some updated trends

You wear your clothes with grace and modesty

Appropriate is apt; it's fine by me

9

I love the way you think of others, too

The way you sense their thoughts, and feelings true

You make sure that you don't leave an offense

And even try to mend a broken fence

10

And then I've always loved your open hand

The way you share yourself and understand

That wealth enriches when given away

On big events or any other day

11

Your active thoughts attract me; yes they do

They pull me even closer now to you

Your stories and ideas and the like

The conversations that you have with Mike

12

Of course, I'd be amiss if I don't say

Your smile to me's a killer every day

Those perfect teeth, those lips; they spread with ease

Let me the reason be, and always... please

13

Your wanderlust is only matched by mine

You'd travel more if you just had the time

We share that heart; itinerant at best

Til world is seen, I know you will not rest

14

And finally, one more attractive thing

It's how you love and praise your Holy King

Your Maker, Father, Savior, and your Guide

Brought us together, and He will abide

These fourteen things in you I really love

Are fourteen blessings come down from above

There's more to know and someday I will see

Much more than fourteen blessings await me