Limbo

This looks just like the world’s most sweet romance.
It looks like that when others see us dance,
And as they watch I’m glad that they don’t see
The agony that lurks inside of me.

So dance with me sweet lady, hold on tight
To what you see, not what is out of sight.
Please love each moment dancing to our song
And never notice anything is wrong.

I’ll sing to you, I know the words real well
Like promises you made, I will not tell.
I best forget, I’m sure you were sincere,
I fake an itch and wipe away a tear.

Yes lose yourself, I love to see that smile
From one who turned forever to a while,
So confident in choices that you made
To play it safe, your promise was betrayed.

How can I be alone when I’m with you?
The world has grown accustomed to us two.
Two best of people, neither one would stray-
But you must plan in time to move away.

“The South is more affordable to live.”
A little late, but always I forgive-
And what’s another broken promise now?
I love alone for no one else knows how.

So simple, but I’ve learned to let it go-
If you moved in with me you darn well know
Our incomes when combined are quite enough.
Without you it won’t even be so rough.

So play it safe, each twenty minute kiss
That made me think for sure I had found bliss
Is lost in Limbo, give our dance that name.
For me what’s love for you was just a game.

John H. Bidwell