Kathalise's Korner--Life's Surprise Guest

I didn't have to invite you into
my life, but I did. I didn't have
to rearrange my heart, but I did.
I didn't have to let you gain so
much control, but I couldn't have
stopped it, you are my very soul.

I didn't have to love you, but I did
I didn't have to accept yours but
I did. I wasn't sure that I wanted
you there forever, but you are.
I didn't know if it was worth the
pain; but it was.

I didn't have to marry you but
I did. I didn't have to stay, but
couldn't go. I don't have to be
here, but I am. I don't have to
love you----But I do.

Kathalise Martin
March 16, 2000