If you are still here, <br />And I awaken screaming. <br />I have not experienced a nightmare. <br />I am just surprised, <br />I am still alive. <br />Knowing you are aware, <br />That my raw and obnoxious antics... <br />Did not motivate you to split. <br />Or dismember my valued jewels. <br />After I dozed off... <br />Disrespecting and chewing you up, <br />With insults. <br />I now apologize even I am sickened by it. <br /> <br />Why do you put up with me? <br /> <br />'I can only collect, <br />If you die from natural causes. <br />You are going to pay for my patience! <br />Trust me.' <br /> <br />And I am thinking it must be love. <br /> <br />'You murdered my love some time ago.'<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/you-murdered-my-love/
