Darling, why do you gasp and sputter?

What’s that look on your face, dismay?

Did you think I would be

Here indefinitely

'til you tire of your frolic and play?

Sometimes I yearn for caresses.

Nothing heavy, just gentle and light.

But do you heed my need

And in softness proceed?

No, you act like we’re having a fight.

I’ve told you I need conversation.

Not gossip or chit-chat, real talk.

But each time I bring it up

You pick up the neighbor’s pup

And say that you’re out for a walk.

‘Twas a long time ago when it happened

When the base of our love did decay

The walls went a-crumbling

Above came a-tumbling;

Cheap material will do that they say.

I warned you the moment I noticed.

I could feel it that day when we kissed.

But instead of discussing,

You resorted to cussing.

Babe, you huffed and you puffed and you hissed

Now there you sit looking astounded,

Bamboozled, astonished, bemused.

You say, ‘Girl, but we’re good.

You’ve misunderstood.'

I can’t help but be slightly amused.

Please don’t think I don’t care; I helped build this

With my blood, with my strength, with my sweat

I feel gutted, embittered

Deceived and bewildered

My soul is a gulf of regret

Huh? What did you say? Reconsider?

Honey, that’s all I’ve done these four years

You see, I am done trying

And I am done crying

I stopped hoping; stopped wasting my tears

Look, I have no clue how to fix this

I’d persevere if I had a doubt

But I’ve crossed the line

I can’t go back in time

I’m so sorry sweetheart, but I’m out