The Only One
Only she told him that she loved him
and she was lying through her teeth
she was one of many who disdained him
yet his body lay on top, with her beneath.
Even though she didn’t like him
He brought her to passion throes
so that should count for something
for life has its highs and lows!
Only when he was through with her
did she realize what they had
but I really love you only, she said
as he left her tangled on the bed.
What if?
Only she told him that she loved him
Was I really that unlovable?
She only told him that she loved him
Why did hurt so much to hear it?
She told only him that she loved him
Was she ashamed of me?
She told him only that she loved him
Why can't I say the same?
She told him that only she loved him
Should I believe her?
She told him that she only loved him
Was there more to the story than that?
She told him that she loved only him
How long I waited to hear it?
She told him that she loved him only
Is there a "but..." close behind?