If he cannot respect me
If he cannot honor me
If he cannot support me
If he cannot encourage me
If he cannot protect me
If he cannot nourish my soul
If he cannot be trusted
If he cannot support my dreams
If he cannot listen to my heart
If he cannot let go of the past
If he cannot say when he's sorry
If he cannot embrace my flaws
If he cannot understand my moods
If he cannot care for me when I'm sick
If he cannot manage his finances
If he cannot weather the storms
If he cannot light my fire
If he cannot add to my joy
If he cannot surrender to the Spirit
If he cannot worship My Lord
Then I simply cannot build a life with him
National Poetry Month #6