Letter Go

We have known each other for years,

First sharing our hopes and fears,

We grew very close over beers

And late nights with friends.

There were fights and making amends.

I repeatedly asked you out, always hearing, “Depends,

Are you over your career?

Yes, you spend time with us here,

But what about the rest of your year?

You talk about money too much,

And claim you have the Midas Touch.

Can you focus on relationships, people and such?”

I bend over a love letter of sorts,

Much like I focus on financial reports.

I will profess my love loudly like lawyers speaking in courts.

An alert makes my phone screen brighter.

My client will pay me handsomely to pull an all nighter.

I take my resignation and love letters to a lighter.

The flames start slow.

I rethink my arguments blow by blow.

In twenty years, will my regrets grow?

At your picture, I take a quick glance.

Your high cheekbones and eyes entrance.

Maybe it is time to change my stance.

I decide it’s time to save my letter.

You in my life will be better.

It may be time to be a debtor.

I would owe you the best parts of my day.

In my life you would have more say.

I look at the letter again; the flames and greed have had their way.