Beg, Steal, and Borrow

You never seemed very sentimental

Not really even that gentle

In all that we consider eventful

Perhaps if you’re not fighting it’s too dull,

Was taking everything from me

Just your claim to liberty?

And that’s as far as you can see

Funny how painful it all can be,

Is it that the world revolves around you?

And every dog will have his due

Did you ever bother to analyze your views?

Did you ever try standing in my shoes?

Admittedly the world is tough and lonely

It was okay if you thought you owned me

Just as long as I was your only

I thought we were meant to be,

Despite the selflessness and sorrow

You always lived for tomorrow

You’d even beg and steal and borrow

When it came to lies you were a pro,

I’m no longer bitter or hopeless

But, I’m not at liberty to guess

I often find myself speechless

When I think of the way you dressed,

I must say I’m cursed with a memory

Should I run or should I flee

Escapism was never my cup of tea

Maybe God is just laughing at me.

Somewhere is a time machine I’ll buy

That takes me to a time that has no lies

Where even angels have no reason to sigh

And married couples won’t have to cry.