I do not blame you
for not knowing that my legs are shaved and soft.
i do not blame you
that even other parts are freed of hair.
I do not blame you
for my stupid wish to be pretty for you.

I do not mind
having cleaned the whole house.
I do not mind
having done the dishes.
I do not mind having bought eggs because you love one for breakfast.

I am not sad
that I bought new underwear.
I am not sad
about missing out on a night with my friends.
I am not sad
that I put perfume on my ankles.

I still do not blame you, although I do mind not being kissed good night.
But I am sad. That I love you – and you forgot.

Found in the night
dark and mysterious.
My flickering flames
drew you near.

Sat by the fire
strong and wild.
My generous warmth
kept you here.

Looked at the flames
yellow and blue.
The promise of hope
fought your fear.

Noticed the firewood
gone and burned.
In search of another
you left me here.

Heat is what I am to you.

Comforting and nice.

Don’t get me wrong I like

being the fire

warming your heart.

But at night my feet get cold.

You call me your fire
the bluest flame you ever saw.
The light that guides you
comes from me you say.

You call me your home
the coziest you ever had.
The only time you’re safe
is with me you say.

You call me your ocean
the wildest you ever knew.
The waves that move you
are mine you say.

You call me your wind
the strongest that ever blew.
The force that pushes you
comes from me you say.

I call you a lier
the sweetest I ever knew.
One day I’ll be nothing
’cause you took it all from me.