Despair In Broken Rhyme

Not every choice is practical, Not every kiss is romantic, Not every marriage is endearing Nor enduring. Sometimes you exit a relationship As easy as departing a room, Sometimes you spend a lifetime Wondering if you left too soon. I've sat on a sofa And gazed at a woman's face Without any words to explain That my feelings were no longer the same. Sex can prolong a visit That should have been kept brief, Sometimes being a man Makes you feel like thief. A flower or compliment Can penetrate deeper than a knife; A flirtatious moment Can ruin a life. I've been timid with true love And bold for momentary pleasure There's really nothing I've kept That my soul can value or treasure.