I DID NOT FALL IN LOVE

I did not fall in love because I needed a companion,
I did not fall in love because I needed someone to talk to,
It wasn't because I needed a friend,

I fell in love because I couldn't help it,
I fell in love because when I saw you walk,
I couldn't explain why I couldn't stop looking,

I fell in love because it felt like
I knew you before,
That some other place or time, that I've held your hand,
That when you smile, I couldn't help wonder how you do it,

I did not fall in love because I needed a friend,
I fell in love because you were a friend, you are a friend,
You listened without judging, you understood my silence,

I am in love with you not because you are perfect,
But because you understand what it is not to be perfect,
That for some reason you've chosen to sit here with me,
And in silence not say a word,

I did not fall in love because I needed someone to talk to,
I fell in love because I needed someone to be quiet with,
Someone to say "don't worry, you'll get it next time",

I didn't actually fall in love,
Your heart held me and broke my fall,
I am in love, falling would mean I'm lost,
That's not what I am, 'cause you found me,

There is much in this world to try hard for,
And you made me see, you're not one of them,
I fell in love with you, not because you're perfect,
Neither is it because you're imperfect,

I am in love with you,
Because you're all the perfection
an imperfect person could be.