Is That All?

“I promise,” he said, “I will always be

Forever true. Whatever fortune

Comes my way, I will share with you.

I’ll stand beside you, be your strength

Whatever may befall.”

She hesitated but a moment,

Then said,” Is that all?”

 

“Are you kidding?” He exclaimed.

“I’m offering my heart and soul.

A gift more valuable than all

The world’s supply of jewels and gold.

I’ll protect you from whatever

Life may have in store.”

He waited for her answer.

She said,” Is there more?”

 

Seeking understanding he exclaimed,

“What do you want?

I offer everything I have, and

Still, you tease and taunt..”

 

When her reply was a mournful sigh

Emotions hit the wall.

And so, with a sad and heavy heart,

He said, “I guess that says it all.”