I Am Afraid, An English Ghazal Poem by Ravi Kopra

He is too simple a man for you, I am afraid
He may not know how to adore you, I am afraid

He is not pretenious, he does not show off
You may not later like him much, I am afraid

He drives a camry and you a mercedes
He has no aeroplanes, I am afraid

You live in a palatial home in Paris, France
You may not like his Paris, Texas home, I am afraid

You have class, you move in high circles
He is a cowboy, rides horses, I am afraid

You love calamari, squids, raw oysters, crabs
He likes only roast and barbecue, I am afraid

You have a noble British Baron Lord heritage
His dad was a gangster, a drug lord, I am afraid

He is eloquent and charming but no substance
He may not be your man for life, I am afraid

You go to church, pray and sing holy hymns
He does not know what God is, I am afraid

You wear diamonds, jewels, rolex watches
He doesn't care for riches, I am afraid

How long your love for him will last?
It may not last too long, I am afraid.