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Is It Gratitude?
I love him. Is it gratitude?
No. I don't think that's it.
I tried to shake me loose last time
(He'd hurt me quite a bit)
But my strong feelings still remained
Although I held my tongue;
He re-declared his love for me
(My feelings were so wrung!)
Love is not a kind emotion
It holds me in its clasp
Twisting so fiercely, savagely
In velvety steel grasp.
Whatever is, I want and need
This man to call my own
I love him. Is it gratitude?
No. It's deep love, full grown
