Poem A Day Challenge - Day 8

Yes I know I haven't posted for Days 6 or 7, but the prompts just didn't prompt anything from me. So here is Day 8:


Routine

I told you not to do that
I said it long ago
Please don't turn I Love You
into nothing over time

don't say it in the morning
again at dinner time
you take away its meaning
and make it a routine

When I say I Love You
I feel it deep inside
You may have notice lately
that I say it less than you.

Say the phrase repeatedly
it loses all its luster
Only speak it when you feel it
and always then with gusto

I told you not to do that
I said it long ago
Please don't turn I Love You
into nothing over time