I woke up from my brief nap
Grateful it is not a trap
As I felt the sides of my new home
A cushioned, constricted, silent dome
I allowed myself a smile
God knows it's been quite a while
Relieved and happy the risk paid off
And I'm free from unrequited love
Love that turned into a chore
At last, I am free from your
Incessant whining, screaming, blaming
Me for every misfortune shaming
You from the day we had wed
Since then you have wished me dead
Here I am today and there you are
Peace at last no matter how bizarre
Go home, my love, leave me be
Bequeath me serenity
Walk away and leave me cold comfort
I am willingly Slumber's consort
I had told you, I'd warned you
One day your wish would come true
From years of love, bitterness took shape
Till all I longed for was to escape
Incessant whining, screaming, blaming
Me for every misfortune shaming
You from the day we had wed
Since then you have wished me dead
All the mourners have gone home
Why remain like a syndrome
You have craved me gone and here I am
I've surrendered my life like a lamb
I beg you leave, let me sleep
You whimper? Don't you dare weep
You claimed for years I'd given you grief
And now you wail, shaking like a leaf
My dear, what is this pretense
Lies after years of intense
Incessant whining, screaming, blaming
Me for every misfortune shaming
You from the day we had wed
Since then you have wished me dead
I left you when you least expected
Tired feeling rejected, dejected
Verbal noose around my neck
All abuse; love, not a speck
Not a day passes without your words
Harsh and crass, a sad, broken record
Proverbial noose I made real
I'd become too tired to deal
I'd tied it tight, and with much aplomb
Kicked the stool and welcomed freedom from
Incessant whining, screaming, blaming
Me for every misfortune shaming
You from the day we had wed
Since then you have wished me dead
Why are you still standing there
From the grave, I still suffer
Please leave me the silence of this land
Go. Wait. What do you have in your hand
A token of love ne'er said
No hope, I was falsely led
It glints as you raise it to your head
No! No! No! Do not do what we'd dread
You tremble as it touches your temple
Bang! And it resumes without preamble
Incessant whining, screaming, blaming
Me for every misfortune shaming
You from the day we had wed
Since then you have wished me dead
It has resumed as you fall
On my coffin; you see all
Reasons this was the worst thing to do
No heaven, no hell—just me and mildew
And once again you started blaming
Me for your sentence, so condemning
All I'd wanted was a bit of bliss
But then you'd trailed me to this abyss
But I won't submit; it's my turn now
My turn to blame you, you dreadful cow
Incessant whining, screaming, blaming
You for every misfortune shaming
Me from the day we had wed
Since then I have wished me dead
