Poems From an Odd Person

Reassignment (Note to self...conscious)

You've been a strange companion

Sixteen years we've been together,

I try hard not to be harsh but

This hold can't go on forever.

It's been an odd relationship,

A conclusion is hard to draw,

I still struggle to understand

Precisely what you do this for.

Yet despite the years of problems,

Perversely have you kept me here?

Offering a different outlet,

An alternative less severe?

So maybe you had your reasons,

I'm certain that it's not too late;

The time has come to make a change,

And I hope you'll cooperate.

I must be clear: please let me be,

I suppose thank you for your care,

I've no need for that protection:

The position's no longer there.

I'm in charge and I say what goes,

There's a new job for you to try:

Help keep me calm, content and whole –

But terms and conditions apply.

I know we can work together

With positive results this time,

It's our biggest turning point so far,

So here's the contract – will you sign?