It was great to have had a girlfriend
until he realized she dominated all his time
and always nitpicked and nagged him
and seemed to thrive on arguing with him.
He thought he was in love with her
until he realized love wasn’t supposed
to lead to unending arguments and ongoing turmoil.
She must have been thinking the same.
She left him after a chaotic year.
She was disappointed when he didn’t beg her to stay.
He didn’t want her anymore anyway.
When she left, he was relieved,
His peace and harmony restored.
And he’s been on a break from love
for over ten years and he’s living a tranquil life.
Bob Boyd