“Never mind”. For the/
first time, I’m the one who feels/
ignored, cheap and used.

I came at Christmastime bearing gifts,
not of gold, frankincense and myrrh,
but instead of contemplation,
intelligence and mirth.

My offering was time:
the chance to step away
from the duties, the struggle
of her day-to-day.

I thought my kindnesses
would somehow extend
needed emotional relief;
a heart-felt helping hand.

But gifts that ignore another’s deeper need
are simply signs of my self-centeredness and greed.

The purpose
of ignoring housekeeping
is not passion,
but gentle sleeping.

If we’re not together curled,
in gentle slumber entwined,
then we should be at some cafe’,
getting wined and dined.

Or if Mother Nature
is what you like,
we should be out
taking a hike.

To check into a room and awake alone
is not what I want. I’ll just stay home.

It has been five days./
If he’s still with you, good luck!/
If he’s not, call me!

Over 50 years/
of insecure fears/
about females/
assailed/
me./
Finally I can c/
how I’m meant 2b./
My confidence/
surprised her./
But am I, dense,/
now a Womanizer?

I am chewing ice./
I have for a long time. What/
is my core issue?

Why is it, in the/
snow of Christmas week, that I/
miss your smile the most?

As you take the bread/
and water, I learn how far/
apart we still are.

Can U feel emotions?/
You just need to be made love to,/
long and well,/
physically,
mentally/
and emotionally,/
by someone who knows how to do all 3/
simultaneously.
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Of course, I’ve done 2 of 3./
Only you can dream the physicality/
into reality.

I am sorry I/
misunderstood. I thought my /
Shy flirting was good.