David Degnan

The Choice

Once there was such passion
moments shared for hours or days
replaced with such tension
we cough a laugh and move on

Years ago you insisted
I extinguish any feelings
That I had for another
I was to be yours alone

But what you keep
in your heart for another
you won't release it
you nuture it and so it remains

Now you have no desire
just a sense of obligation
to keep for them a home
where we all sleep at night

So I must wait for you
to make time for us
a few minutes together
as our day ends

You say I will ...