You Hate Me Poem by Randy McClave

Why do you hate me as much as you do
What harm or pain did I inflict upon you,
And tell me why, about me you do lie
Please, please give me a clue.

When you needed help I was always there
When you needed comfort I gave you care,
I gave you all, so that you wouldn't fall
And as one to God we said a prayer.

I never lied or used or stole and I never did cheat
And unlike your ex's upon you I never did beat,
I did what I could, because I knew I should
I always thought of you as caring and sweet.

Of you I was never embarrassed or ashamed
About you I always proudly proclaimed,
But, when I was at your side, you always did hide
Now by you I always get blamed.

Whatever you ever you wanted I always did
From you I never did runaway or hid,
I always put you first, even before hunger or thirst
Me loving and wanting you no man could forbid.

Why now do you hate me so very much
I remember when I was once your crutch,
Whatever you wanted or needed, your words were heeded
Now it is all none such.

Randy L. McClave