You claim to love her
But every rub is an irritation
Are you really in love
Cuz it feels like suffocation

You’re clinging on to
A love that’s vulnerable
Excuses at the ready for
Prolonging the inevitable

Self respect disappears
Much like the passion
That once existed
Not even an ounce of compassion

Unable to set her free
Losing all hope
A loveless life
You cannot cope

If I promise to let you go
Would you ever take another look
Your face once filled with laughter
From you, this is what I took

I have come to my senses
We cannot move forward
Me hanging onto a habit
If only love was straightforward

I wish things were different
Ifs and buts are just words now
It was over a long time ago
I broke the most important vow

~ Zeenat Kaji