Neglected Man

by Kimberly Gerdjikian

Neglected man.
You're strong but growing bitter.
How much longer 
till you find something better?
Your legs are on the run 
trying to ignore 
the things you haven't done.
Thoughts inside your head 
are filled with regret. 
 
The blood swimming in your veins 
picks up speed 
when you imagine holding on to me.
 
Neglected man. 
You're strong but growing bitter.
How much longer 
till you find something better?
A boat dock kiss. 
The reach of my hand 
closer to yours
forbidden to touch.
 
Lord knows trouble will come.
Hell’s hound dogs will be after me
to drag me to a fiery eternity.
Lord, please have mercy on me.
I'm never taken seriously.
But he likes me and I like him.
How have we committed a sin?