Manipulation
I created for you
a safe haven
cocoon of life and love
which you shed so quickly
once you realized
I expected from you
something akin to such:
you couldn't reciprocate
because you had
never intended for me
to want you in such a way
Only taking anything offered
You cannot see
the need of another
in anything but the light
of cynicism and derision
My need for any
reassurance at all
met with icy sarcasm
and sharp-tongued speech
No nest built for me
only withdrawal of affection
You cater only to yourself
and cannot provide true kindness
Perhaps someday that
callousness of youth will soften
when it is really love you seek
outside of carnal knowledge...
I wish you luck
in this life - you shall need it
with your misanthropic myopic
tendencies, and cruel words
when such small conciliation
is requested by one who
believes your flowery assurances
meant only to gain favor...
I pity you.
k.e.cline, 11/18/99