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it's not always about you

19 when I got married, 
claimed that I was his world his love. 
if only I knew... love so bitter it had to be my mother-in-laws' early coffee 
it's absurd - the comparison I mean. 
judging from her sweet pollen gestures, wolf in sheep's clothing I tell you, 
she wasn't the only one with a mask. 
I've had my fair share of pearls tea and gossip. 
a silver serpent caging me from the inside, of course no one knew about it. 
I can't find my notes but I think he might, 
it makes no difference to me though, 
it's about time he learns he has competition, 
might make him love me more, 
might bring me closer to 6 cushioned wood walls, 
might bring me some peace. 
what is peace anyways? why love when loss is guaranteed? 
lower your expectations, it minimises the pain. 
love me when it's relevant.
I don't know if I've actually had enough of it all or not?

Copyright © Mthokozisi Dube | Year Posted 2025

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