Hallucinations of the Heart

Hallucinations of the Heart


From birth we've been suckled on a big tit of lies.
"Forever" and "always," "pure love from the heart,"
without any mention of true love's demise.
We've been set up for failure before we start.

Yes, love delivers all the things we've heard,
binding two people much closer, no doubt.
But when it ends – as has often occurred
both feel the pain of stitches ripped out!

It doesn't take long for life to teach
and, like Pavlov's dogs, we start to avoid
attempting to extend beyond our reach
to try and recapture those feelings enjoyed.

Pure love is perfection which few attain.
Most settle for less, amidst all the glitz.
As for myself, I'll avoid all the pain.
Can't we just be friends...
                                  ...with benefits?


Notes
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