Recompense
I can read it, perceive it
between the lines.
You wish I listened more
and stopped keeping score.
You'd like me to be taller
and my ears lobes smaller.
You feel my ties look cheap
with a suit too old to keep.
You dislike my laughter
and still will forever after.
You hope I would control
body noises from below.
My shoes you find a disgrace
for putting a frown on your face.
You won't say it but to be fair
unlike he of your love affair
I've been able to keep my hair.
So there!
Between the lines.
Copyright © Paul Schneiter | Year Posted 2021
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