Love Poem: Stranger
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Written by: Jon B. Rangel

Stranger

Deep inside I’m hurting, because I’ve hurt you,
feel useless I don’t know what to do.

I’m trying to accommodate your every request
and respect you, to give your heart a rest.

You say you think I want something from you,
you’re right I do,  and your forgiveness too.

I’m not expecting change insight,
I don’t want to feel like a failure every night.

I know you love me, but holding back,
and it’s my fault I know and must stay on track.

To be the man you fell in love with, not a stranger in the house,
not a mean thug or monster but your spouse.

All I ask is not to shut me out, and leave me with doubt.

I wish to be close to you, to touch you to hold you,
not feel empty with desire when I say adieu.

Can you understand me?

Am I making sense?

Who am I to turn to?

To whom do I repent?