My Stress

Well, what am I supposed to do—
just say no
when I want to?
I had him first!
I taught him everything there is to know
About love
And dedication
He didn’t even think himself worthy of adoration
Until I came along
And praised his every way
I have rights
In the court of love
I have fucking rights!

And you
with your perfect job
And perfect home
Your perfect smile
And perfect nose
Your perfect skin
And perfect hair
Your perfect attitude
And perfect stare
You won’t have to worry a goddamn minute
He’ll go home to you
And you’ll get everything that comes at night:
A warm shower together,
cozy cuddles,
Some I love you’s
And other sweet mentions
And I’ll be left to fend for myself
Recite lines to justify my life
Like:
I myself am made entirely of flaws,
stitched together with good intentions