Poetic Thoughts

Remember when I cared what you had to say?

When this love of ours was new,
When I used to call just to ask "How do you do?"
And say the things I knew you wanted to hear
You realizing I was lying was my only fear

Remember when I cared what you had to say?

And I asked you about your day
I patiently sat there listening in the most attentive way
Smiling and nodding out of an apparent genuine interest
But now I'm here thinking, "How can I get out of here to see my mistress?"

Remember when I cared what you had to say?

You used to say, "Don't go", and I'd listen
Now, I'm out the door, before you can realize I'm missing.
Sneeking back in before you wake
Staggering, I'm tipsy and even half baked

Remember when I cared what you had to say?

I used to tell you to mind your own business as I walked away.
We used to laugh and joke and be at each others throats the next day.
You whispered, "Bye", now that you've had enough and gone your own way
Door closes behind you, as I mute the TV and I ask, "What'd you say?"

You hear me through the door, but don't turn back, thinking to yourself...
"Remember when you cared what I had to say?"