Nobody could have predicted it

Not even a crystal ball

I thought you’d always kiss my feet

In for the long haul

 

I certainly kept you on your toes

Took delight in your misery

How you lasted this long

Is certainly a mystery

 

I waved a carrot across your face

Tied it to a very long stick

I thought I had better options

Assumed I could have my pick

 

My friends didn’t fail to warn me

Playing with fire is unwise

But you seemed to be determined

To win my heart as the prize

 

I was speecheless when I realized

My heart’s been cheering for you all along

While my mouth mocked and teased you,

It was silently singing your love song.

 

And just when I was ready to surrender

You threw the towel in defeat

I am left with my heart in my hand

Eating my own conceit.

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