You say I have been harsh and critical, <br />Aloof and seem to be unreasonably embittered. <br />You also make claims I have been unapproachable, <br />And that my actions are more like a quitter. <br /> <br />You say, <br />Whenever you come to visit my home... <br />I sit with very little to exchange in conversation. <br />And my hospitality has begun to get 'edgy'... <br />As if I don't want to communicate in the sharing of, <br />Those topics you pick. <br /> <br />'I see... <br />When was the last time you invited me, <br />To come to your home? <br />Or invited me out anywhere? ' <br /> <br />Well... <br />I...uh...live in a...uh, <br />Neighborhood I don't particularly like. <br />And besides... <br />I like your music. <br />The meals you cook are delicious. <br />And... <br />Where else can I go, <br />To use a computer, watch anything I want on TV... <br />And not be disturbed by noisy neighbors. <br /> <br />'I see. <br />Like you and I were in a marriage? ' <br /> <br />No. No... <br />Nothing like that. <br />Just good friends.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/like-you-and-i-were-in-a-marriage/
