It must be time for bed
You concealed it from me so well before
I felt so cared for, searching for more
Uncovering what you didn't tell me
You rationalized it to me today
When I was just looking for
Some kind of me too moment with you.

I asked you for a poem long ago
You never sent me one
Except for when you thought I was long gone.

I feel like this is a time when I wish I could spell it out
Teach you some things with my words
Have you read it over and better understand
Me and where I'm at
In the cottage with another man

But what is it worth
I'm always a little bit concerned
That I'm taking steps back
By revealing my cards
And it's because you keep your head down so tightly
It's because you play in charades of a biting sarcasm
And a wit tinged with a knowing pain
You'll be one of those loves of my life
I think back on
For a long time.

I meant it when I said
I'll bring you to me to shoot someday
Even if our lives have changed
I just want you to love me
And to admit it fully.