I do it for you

When I go to bed,

I do it for you.

I apologise that it’s later than it should be,

I take my medicine

And brush my teeth

And water the plants

All for you.

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When I put clean sheets on the bed

I’m thinking of you

And on the rare occasion I have company here,

I make love

Because you wanted me to love.

I sail my boat, and ride my bike,

I walk the hills,

And sleep beneath the stars

All because I think

I might please you.

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But what is it you really want of me

My lovely?

My dear sweet wife,

My life, my joy

And my torment?

You never did say,

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Except that you wanted me

To love,

And be happy.

And all the rest

Is my reading between those scant few lines.

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And no one’s opinion counts for toffee

Because no one mattered but you

And me,

That shared this bed,

This life,

This torment,

And this joy.

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And now it’s all mine,

And all the world can spin,

And I’ll just go to bed,

And do it

For you.