'Respect Me' Poem by Wilfred Mellers

Respect me you don't
My eyes they always cry
To neglect me you chose
All the while the butterfly
I truly respect myself
The door can't close by itself
Get out my life, get out of here
For you, I no longer care

I know you have someone on the side
Sorry means nothing for I know you lied
God only knows how much I've tried
You never knew you I've spied
No more sweet talk you can take a walk
Someday you'll be outlined by chalk

How could you do me so wrong
Somehow it's just that same old song
I was the fool to ever let you in
Now I have taken one more on chin
Give back the keys to my heart, you don't deserve a single thing
False pride I hide, I took off my wedding ring

Profits you've made of silver and gold
There'll be no one there for you when you grow old
Just walk out that door
I just don't want you anymore
Just pack up every single thing
False hope is what you bring

I don't have the time or space
I don't have any more time to waste
A dog can't catch his tail
Everything you try you'll fail
Everything you've said was a lie
Now it's time for me to say goodbye