An Inconvenient Truth

I thought I wanted to be loved
“Straightforwardly, without complexities or pride”
After the other one,
That twisting, gnawing, churning, withholding of love
That fool’s game
Of disappointment and control
Closed off, asking to be let in

I got what I asked for
Full love
Safe, uncomplicated, open
Unembellished, unquestioning, whole
And I… yawned

We all learn love one way
And that’s the only way it’ll have us