A Wife Asks, Can We Have What Use To Be Poem by Ray Hansell

I see a love
That once was strong
But something has gone
Terribly wrong

The kisses are not
Like they were before
You don't come back
You don't ask for more

We use to lay together
All night long
When we were together
Our love was always strong

The loving was more
It happened at will
But it seems I no longer
Give you that same thrill

I would start your day
I would end your night
Now for the most part
You are out of sight

You use to make an effort
To always love me
But that was back in the days
When we were happy as could be

I never thought love
Would slowly die
I've hurt for so long
I have no tears left to cry

I hope there's a chance
To restart the flame
But I know there's some doubt
Because you no longer feel the same

I'm not looking to put
Blame on anyone
I just need to know
Am I still the one

You say that you love me
This I do not doubt
But have you forgotten
What love is all about?

Sometimes when I'm with you
I feel so all alone
I feel like a stranger
In my own home

I only want what use to be
Once again for you and me
Things will just get worse
If we just let them be

I'm asking you
As your wife
Can't we please
Have back our life?


12-16-08/RJH