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Why Cant I be your Dessert

Can’t you see the tears in my eyes,
my dear?

Can’t you see me crying for your love,
my dear?

Tears come into your eyes for me,
I accept.

You care for me,
you look after me,
you worry when I fall ill.

But you adore him.

I am like the food on the menu,
he is like the dessert.
You always keep me on the menu.

There can’t be a menu without food,
but why can’t I be your dessert?

Twenty years of our togetherness,
I am blessed to be with you.
Why do you choose some days
to be alone with him?

Am I the familiar one,
and he the chosen one?
Am I the thorn,
and he the rose?


I can’t be bitter with you,
I love your presence.


Today may not answer everything,
but tonight reminds me
to choose peace and love.

Copyright © Suresh Iyer | Year Posted 2026

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