The relationship I treasured most
Was ended months ago.
She made a wise decision then
And I now must say that’s so.
 
It took me quite a while to grieve
She meant so much to me.
I value who and what she is, still
That’s as it ought to be.
 
But today I’ve self-examined
The gifts I think are me.
What I might have had to offer her
And there wasn’t much to see.
 
So let me make it very clear
“It wasn’t her, it’s me.”
I mean the reason for that break-up – 
I had no inventory.
 
She deserves a working fellow
Whose financially secure.
One with health and youth and energy
To be compatible with her.
 
She deserves someone who fits
Into her family.
For love and caring aren’t enough
If struggle is all it’ll be.
 
I know I’ll have some sad days
I wish it wasn’t so.
If I’d had these things to offer
Perhaps I wouldn’t have been let go.

Copyright©2009 Dan Wright