There’s a man in my bed. He’s not the one I want, but somehow he’s there. Oh, he’s a nice enough guy to be fair. He’s handsome and articulate. He does make me laugh. He works hard and he has a good job . He’s an enjoyable lover. When I add it all up, he’s a catch.
There’s a man in my bed. He’s not the one I want, but somehow he’s there. He doesn’t make my heart pound and my blood race. I don’t get butterflies just thinking of him. He’s not one that will consume my every waking thought. When I add it all up, he is safe.
There’s a man in my bed. He’s not the one I want, but somehow he’s there. I know you don’t want me, so why are you still in my head and my heart. Its not as if there aren’t plenty of others that would be happy to have me, if only for a while. When I add it all up, none are you.
There’s a man in my bed. He’s not the one I want, but somehow he’s there. I keep looking, hoping, praying there will someday be one that makes me forget you. There must be because you and I have no possible future together. Sad, but true. When I add it all up, I miss you.
There’s a man in my bed. He’s not the one I want, but somehow he’s there. I confess he’ll be replaced by some other in a day or two. The new one will be attractive, funny, intelligent, hard working, and a passable lover, but he won’t last. When I add it all up, I’m still lonely.

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February 6, 2008 at 12:53 am
Joe
My first time here. Others have said it and I admire the truth of your writing. It’s very powerful. Thanks for you blog.
February 6, 2008 at 1:00 pm
cormacheron
So that’s what you’re all thinking when we ask what you’re thinking about and you reply, “What? Oh nothing.” Thanks
February 6, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Ty
Beautiful, simply beautiful. Need I say more, m’dear? You always seem to pull at my heartstrings.
February 6, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Lipna
Awesome piece !! I really liked your writing
Keep it up…