Next Year

"This is my life"
You said
Gently
Softly
Sharing it in small pieces so I would
Understand

The secure home you've built
The cold terror of a collapsing edifice
The daily fight to maintain structural integrity

But I already know
I've always known
I've been listening to your story for years
And I still love and adore you
I meant what I said
I am not a light lover
And I'm sorry for that
Sorry that my affection could ever be
A heavy load
Never its intention
Only a side effect
Of its deep sincerity
Maybe
See you next year
Darling
Perhaps I'll
See you next year