Or At Least, That's What I Thought

She never leaves the light on for me Or at least, that’s what I thought As I rounded the darkened hallway I reached down and petted my birthday present from last year. I kinda wanted a dog Or at least, that’s what I thought I heard her gasping, crying out As though she was hurt or in pain Or at least, that’s what I thought, When her sounds filtered down the hallway Ran fast, door flew open I see her alone in our large bed Or at least, that’s what I thought, until her eyes met mine and she released him from under the covers I was supposed to return tomorrow She would have the evening To frolic and play in secret Or at least, that’s what she thought I knew she loved me and at one time I would never hurt her Or at least, that’s what I thought, As I took the gun from the dresser And shot them both