I wrote this when a friend announced she was engaged, so happy I could not believe it, since the man in question had nothing to offer and never would. Is it really better to be with just anyone rather than to be alone????

I’m offering you love he said
But I turned away in scorn
Don’t offer me that old carrot and stick
I don’t’ bite so easy anymore
But where is your romantic heart he asked
Underneath every logical bone in my body
I answered in truth
You offer me love
But what you want is someone to make your bed
And wash your clothes
You offer me your life
But you haven’t worked in years
And hope sincerely that I will continue
But I love you he insisted
And I thank you for the emotion I reply
But I must turn down the offer of forever
I’m too afraid you really mean it
And forever is way too long
To be your one and only