What is the one word
To best describe your next move
You say you are listening and hear me
But how can I believe it?

You made a creep on me once
& say you haven't done it again
Still there are those phone calls
How can I believe you are telling the truth?

You speak to me in words unheard of
Infact, I believe you've created a new language
Even so the tone of your voice
How does "Shut up" compare to "Hello"?

You say all the time you love me
& each time you hit, that's the proof
Each time it gets harder and worse
How do bruises generate love?

You say you respect me & my being
Being mates mean our words are the same
Yet I'm not allowed to speak to you
How can "Us" never include "Me"?

You say you'll give me the world
& the world pales in comparison to me
Yet you barely give me enough for the day
How come the world seems so small?

You say you love the way I feel
& your feelings for me are real
Yet when I say "No", you laugh
How does laughing show compassion?

I've heard "But I love you" so many times
I've seen less spots on zebras
I've felt the raft & latches like forever
How can I honestly say I believe you?

I've been there through thick & thin
But sometimes enough is enough
So, how can I say this litely, but firm?
Oh yeah... I know... STEP.