Tautology

Valentine's Day is coming. You'll probably be seeing a LOT of cynical poems with the word "love" in them between now and them. At least, from me. But this one isn't so cynical.

if I love
because we finish each
other
        's sentences,
is that love
or just accord?
if I love because
we are so in step,
is that love
or marching band?
if I love because I
see me in you
that's not love,
it's a mirror, and not
even a well-made one
at that.
if I love what
makes you tic,
that's timely,
but is it love?
if I love because
I helped to make you,
that's artistry,
and if I love because
you made me,
that's worship.
but I love
because I love
and despite what
I may not like
because love
defies
reasons.
love is.
tautology.