You Never Cry

You have many close friends

Men, women—it's all the same

Strange.

For you, love is nothing if not convenient.

I have few close friends

Men, women—relationships that differ

Vastly.

For me, love is total dedication.

I'm glad I was useful to you.

A momentary blip on your radar screen.

Though I'm sorry we don't see love eye to eye.

And you never cry.

David Oesper