It pains me

To be distant from you

But it pains me more

When you disrespect my existence

When you heap your frustration

When your express your annoyance

For every single reason

It pains me equally

As it pains you

This chasm between us

But there's no other way to it

For I can't tolerate

Being taken for granted

Being accessed as per your whims

And convenience

You have literally rendered me barren

Without your touch

And tenderness

I value my self respect

More than I cherish our bonding

Coz if I cease to exist without feelings

There wouldn't have been us

It hurts now

But with the passage of time

You will be only a speck of memory.

©LR