You can’t love me
There’s no chance
Built a wall around my heart
Surrounded by a cage
And then a bunch of booby traps
Don’t try to force your way through
I’m no boyfriend, no part-time lover
Not even qualified for a one-night stand
I’m one-hundred-percent husband material
So don’t blow me a kiss
I’ll just blow it away
Mi casa es no su casa
My house is not your house
My house is hers, just hers, always hers.
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Benjamin Grossman 
Love the twist on the Spanish quote. And hey, everyone can be loved!
Thanks! Yeah, everyone can be loved; and everyone deserves to be loved, too. And loved the right way.
That’s an especially important point. You’re a great writer, Benjamin. But also a great human being. Don’t forget that!
Thanks, Wardah. I’ll try. And, I think, we would all do good to remember this. Sometimes you just gotta look in the mirror and say, “I am wonderful.”
Yes! I’m going to try to make that a daily habit. You really are wonderful. Have a good night!
Sounds tough eh? 😊
Yeah. Tough, for sure. Nobody is getting through without a few superpowers and a lot of luck, haha.
I like that 😉
Yeah, I think it’s only fair to give a fair warning. Don’t want anyone to get hurt. Thanks for leaving some words.
Of course. Know that I admire your toughness. And fairness 😊
Thanks again. I appreciate it.
Haha, this is nice! Much commitment and much love. Nice one 🙌
Thanks. Good words. Much needed for a healthy relationship.
Love it 💖
Thanks greatly!
Absolutely beautiful 😊💖
Your poems are like songs, they stay in my mind, very beautiful thoughts. Loyalty is sexy😘💖🙏🌷
Thanks. You’re right: the things we can’t often see are the most sexy. And loyalty has it’s own kind of beauty to it.
Well said🙂
Awwww!!! This is so sweet to your lady. So black and white, which hints at shades of grey. You’ll have to beat them off with a stick after this one Benjamin! Well done!
Thanks a lot. I think the point of the poem was to beat them away; shouldn’t have to use a stick on anyone. And, of course, never would. But I understand your perspective completely. It’s almost like a reverse psychology poem in that way. But that was not my intention. However, they do say the reader owns half the rights to a piece of art. When it’s out in the universe it’s no longer yours, per se.
I didn’t mean the stick part literally, comment too quickly typed again perhaps. Absolutely, they do say that. The amount of ethical responsibility we take for our own work (and the possible interpretation of our comments, I suppose?) is up to us. I tend to take (real or imagined) personal jibes and such pretty seriously, which causes me more pain than anyone intended (well, at least I like to hope, in retrospect). Best wishes, fine work. 😚🙏💛
I know you didn’t mean it literally. It’s a common phrase; I understand completely. Sorry I made you think I was being literal. Tone can get lost in translation in a digital age. Everything is personal to an extent. It’s not really possible to be completely objective in anything, as you’re always pulling from your individual experience. So it makes sense. But, of course, somethings are still only fiction. Hard to always know the real from the fake though. Thanks again. Best wishes to you also!
The twist on the last line, whew! I really love this poem. Wonderful creation. 💯👎🏾
Massive thanks!
Nice way of proposing .. she say yes, no ? She will eventually. You are a sweet persuasive guy , Javier Bardem..
I am curious about this lady of yours. I would give her a piece of my mind and get her down on her knees to propose back. Howsz that , Benj???
It could be a nice proposal poem; perhaps you’re right about that. I don’t want anyone to feel pressured into saying yes to me but thanks for being on my side. That’s sweet of you!
Always !!
Your welcome 🙏🏼
Love this! Love the ‘part time lover’ line!! Well done!! ❤️
A giant thanks for taking the time to read and comment. It’s nice to hear you liked that part!
You’re welcome!! Anytime!! 🙌🙂
Wow. I like this so much💕
Thank you 🙂
Beautiful poem, Benjamin! Love the mistress story behind it! 🙂
Thanks a lot!
The last two lines are my favourite! Very well written, Benjamin. ✨✨
Thanks 🙂
“always hers,” OUCH. So beautifully heartbreaking. Wish everyone loved like this. 💜✨
Thanks for taking to the time to read this one. Means a lot. Loved reading your thoughts.
And right back at you! ✨
An exciting and passionate write! I agree with Judy that your verses have a musical quality to them. Very sweet message ♥️
Thanks, really. I try to write everything with the idea of it being read aloud. If it doesn’t sound readable aloud then I never think it sounds quite right to me.
So nice. You have so nicely rejected the girl.
Thanks a lot!
So tell me, how much time will it take me to climb that wall?
Haha. I feel you’re a fast climber, like a ninja. You’re already at the top. Let me know if you intend to come down. I may be able to clear the path for you. Nobody as sweet as you should ever get hurt!
🙈🙈🥷🥷
😂 😊