A Love Strange

you don’t wish me on my birthday -
you don’t compliment my achievements -
you don’t hide my weaknesses or 
… withhold public criticism 

yet you 

- gaze lovingly at me
- dedicate love songs to me
- resent others’ interest in me

I am bemused.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Neels Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 2:34 AM
You sure captured the elements of a strange love Rugaya, enjoyed this write of yours :) Wilma
Jakoet Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Thank you Wilma.
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