Lovesick

vii. logic

You broke my heart by leaving
a note on my bed, telling me
why we couldn’t be together,
listing the reasons:

1. The Bible actually says that couples like us are wrong. I know I’m not very religious, but you know a lot of people are.

2. If my parents, or anyone in my family really, found out, I don’t even want to imagine the outcome.

3. I’m sick of hiding a relationship.

4. I always wanted to marry someone – but I can’t marry you, can I?

5. There’s someone else and he’s a guy. I’m sorry but now that I have a choice, I’m choosing him.