Second Class Citizen

You did not understand my love, But I offered it to you anyway. You drank of it, and then Tossed it aside- not with the care of a gentle hand, but as if it were a burden too heavy to bear. I was only ever half loved A second class citizen In my own country I cried in the darkness I cried for you Over and over I cried My heart breaking Until it had enough longing for a space that might contain my grief I wanted only to be seen and surrounded Protected and clutched Not to be used, but as a wild creature And I will find someone better I cried in the darkness I cried for you Over and over I cried My heart breaking Until it had enough Oh yes, he will worship me, adore me with his eyes wide open, seeing me naked worthy of ravishing, worthy of a tender love that grows like Deep tree roots Thrust into the earth. Satisfied by the moist soil Of desire I cried in the darkness I cried for you Over and over I cried My heart breaking Until it had enough