you are still draped –
in the flirty comments
that were once my aspirin
for a lifelong headache
that i believed only you could cure

tell me how you truly feel
there is a lot wrong with this world
will you let your chance pass
when it comes around again

do you care for me?
have my actual respect
is there an emotional bond
or was it just fantastic sex?

when i start to leave
you fiddle with the latch
and hinted that may be a reason to believe
so like a fool i run back

my sweet surprise
in a box

this un-prising of fingers
it sad but true
it is time we left
and time we grew

what do you want
your cake and it
my drum to destroy?
a tune, and you beat it

i missed you over the weekend
but i have crazy thoughts
i would, i admit,
consider taking it further

i said my goodbyes
had not seen him for many years
sat in the car
and remembered my fears