Love 'Negotiation' Letter Poem by Tebogo Angela Poen

Dear boyfriend
So far I can’t call myself a good girlfriend
I think I need a helping hand
I do not know what is exactly expected from a girlfriend
Could you be kind
And let me know?

I want to be yours
And I want you to be mine
But I doubt I’m qualified
I don’t know how to go about this ‘relationship’ thing
I wasn’t born a girlfriend
And I don’t believe it comes naturally

If the question is “what am I bringing into this relationship? ”
The answer is “Me…. Simply me”
This is what I’m willing to offer

I don’t know much about your previous relationships
I don’t know what you used to get
I’m not in for a competition with your previous girls
And I’m not here to replace anyone
I’m here to renew
If you want Me to be your girlfriend
Here’s what comes with the whole package:

Me is human… simply human
Me is capable of loving when loved
Don’t go all out to impress me
Just like you
Me can accommodate what’s available
And learn to settle for whatever coming out of love
Me is willing to share everything with you
The good and the bad
Me gets hurt and is also capable of hurting you
She gets fed up like every human, don’t push her
She gets weary at times and loses hope
Capable of feeling sad too
Above all keep in mind that she is simply a character in need of love from you
And I guarantee a favour will be returned

So you think you can love me?

Your girlfriend
Me




signed: T.A. Poen