The Honeymoon
The honeymoon begins again.
"I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it.
You know I love you...
If only you hadn't..."
"Come, let me hold you.
Let me comfort you and make it better.
Let me feel your loving warmth next to me as only you can give.
You know how much I love you and that I can't exist without you.
It's just that when you defy me and betray me,
I have only one choice.
If only you hadn't...
"Here's some ice for that nasty bump and a bandage for that cut.
Here's a card with a sweet message expressing my love.
Here's a necklace and earrings that will look beautiful on you,
...once the swelling goes down, once you're healed.
I didn't have a choice.
If only you hadn't...
The bruises don't matter, they'll heal.
You know I love you and would never hurt you on purpose.
Take these flowers that display my devotion
For everyone to see my love for you.
You gave me no choice.
If only you hadn't..."
Written by Mindy Mortensen
1996