Better

I deserve better,
he urged with compassion,
attempting to unfetter
an attraction he imagined.

He urged with compassion
so my heart might withstand
losing a companion,
having no man.

So my heart might withstand?
Does he think I would scar?
“I’m not half the man you think I am.”
Oh, yes you are.

Does he think I would scar
if this drama concluded?
I’d be better by far.
This man is deluded.

If this drama concluded,
does he think I would scar?
Having no man…
I deserve better.