If He Cannot

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