April 2--You Meant It

Once I held you far from me,
Embracing fear and trusting doubt.
Every knight must prove his worth;
Your honor's what I dreamed about.
You spoke a word or acted well--
You listened and your honor stood.
'Twas you I tested: once you said
You'd love me if you could.
You meant it: now I understand.
I held you off, afraid;
Disheartened, then, I wanted
To undo the choice I made.
But you loved me, and you meant it;
Saw through my cautious mask.
You suffer through my testing;
You do everything I ask.
But I see it now: you meant it.
I'm a fool in all my fear.
You've more than proven love to me;
Your worth is all right here.
I love you for your faithfulness.
You're worthy; I have seen it.
I'm letting go my fear of you.
I love you, and I mean it.