I heard you come in late last night -
Quietly, to not awaken me.
You tiptoed down the hallway slowly,
Making sure the floor didn't creak.

You carefully climbed into our bed -
So as to not cause shift or rumble.
For fear you might have to explain,
Don't want to get in any trouble.

I could smell the booze upon your breath -
It permeated my pain inside.
I don't know this person I'm sleeping with,
You're a stranger by my side.

I still don't know why you're so distant -
You never look into my eyes.
You never say "I Love You" anymore,
A simple nod seems to suffice.

How did we get to this unloving place -
Where we just simply co-exist?
When it use to be - just you n' me,
Somehow we slipped and lost our grip.

Is there any way to salvage this - 
Without going thru hell and back?
Is there any chance there is a way,
To get back what we once had?

Or is it just too late for us -
Did we somehow miss that train?
Are we only here for the security,
Because we don't want to face the pain?

What kind of life, is this we lead -
One of emotional abstinence?
Please help me to try and understand,
I can't live in this coexistence!

                                                     KjK
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