Love Poem: A Love Strange
Rugaya Jakoet Avatar
Written by: Rugaya Jakoet

A Love Strange

you don’t wish me on my birthday -
you don’t compliment my achievements -
you don’t hide my weaknesses or 
… withhold public criticism 

yet you 

- gaze lovingly at me
- dedicate love songs to me
- resent others’ interest in me

I am bemused.