Amor Pernicioso

All these years, never for her to decide

Dejected, she will complain. You’ll argue.

Next week. Repeat. Fault to be laid where due

Is it with you? Did you know love dies?

There’s truth in her words laced with lies

Although there’s no regret in what’s said - clue

in. Meeting you, knowing you, loving you

Takes from the beauty of the lengthy ride

Yet you remember late night pillow talk

Her dreams discussed, your wishes answered

Or walks along the beach, your hands joined

Once puppy love, now hearts becoming rock-

hard every yell, insult. The pain preferred

in small doses, now entirely avoided.