My edges are frayed
Like a worn out blanket...

The heat of a never ending argument
The strangling feeling of tasks unmet...

Live together forever
he is mine now and always...

Feel the sting of rejection
The burn of jealousy...

You told me
forever and always...

Dream of the rhythm of his heart under my ear
Beating in a slow smoothing dance...

The murmurs of a loving cradling embrace
shrill screams face to face...

I thought I had it all
until I had a fall...

Mirror, mirror on the wall
I don’t understand at all...

Riding my bike all over town
Well actually just two blocks down...

I've met the family suffered the events
nodded smiled and made friends...

You hold out at arms length
And expect me to stay...