The Barter System

Margaret V.Doran

You made me wrong
        twisted and corrupt
How can I trust You?
How can I believe
        You truly love me
when you have denied me
the comfort of romantic love
its fire and passion?
Isn’t it my right?
It is the only thing
I asked of You:
“I will believe,
I will abide,
I will be faithful
        if only you will give me
                        Love.
Strong arms to hold me
a heart that responds
as it is supposed to.
That is not too much to ask
for my faithfulness.



Simply trust in Me. I have made you and you are . . . perfect in every way.

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Updated March 15, 2005
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