Rules Of Engagement Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Since neither of us are committed,
To continue our relationship.
I want the ring I gave you back.
Since the obligation to fulfill that contract,
Has been cancelled.

'But...
You gave that ring to me.
And I have shown it to friends,
And family.'

That was on you who decided to
Have them view and then ruin...
The rules of engagement,
I wanted to pursue.

'And what with it will you then do? '

Pawn it!
What did you think?
I would allow my investment sink?
To have your friends and family believe,
Both of us are fools?
And I'm the one blinded by love.
And would allow that too?

Slip that off your finger!
And put it in my hand!
Maybe you will find someone else,
Who will understand your collection habits.
I-am-not-that-one!