You call me to bring you coffee
only a request within your mind
my denial never to be allowed
your commands so clear to find.
You know I can't deny to you
the things you hold so dear
wishing only I was one of them
your disdain for me so clear.
I've worked so hard to please you
for love and duty's sake I stood
my works to please forgotten
yet yours still guide your mood.
We've been together so long now
our ends approaching not soon
my "Love Bank" lies now exhausted
withdrawals taken too soon.
Your future I cannot predict
your mother provided some clue
you assume I will be servant
forgetting what you're now due.
You had a chance to amass a wealth
of commitment and intimacy galore
instead you spent it so early, dear
now I'm ready to walk out the door.
It isn't just sex that's important
it's talking and cuddling to bank
returned to the giver without measure
knowing not when we're called on to thank.
My gratitude for your lifting to manhood
has been used up for a decade or more
instead we're living on momentum
marriage vows eroded long for sure.
Your gratitude in my helping your children
grew cold to me so long ago
your commitment to me so limited
now the price I've paid has come due.
Your unhappiness with life astounding
even when doing things I know that you like
your face reflects your thoughts clearly now
yet it's not me that's carried in life.
Our life has been chaotic together
good and ill mixed together for sure
no one lives happily forever
for all who hope it's still a chore.
So when the price comes due how will you pay it
for you have nothing for payment in kind
love's lost opportunities forgotten
and your mate thinks you're out of your mind.
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Author: Jack C Lipton
Title: Command Prerogatives
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Universe: Reality (or as near as makes no odds)
Summary: You get what you pay for ... or you'll pay for what you get.
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