He's given me things. You never would have. And if you did. You'd want them back. Forgiven me things. I didn't know that. I had done but just. Faded to black. He's given me time. And consolation. Some verses to read. And lines to say. I will stay here for a while now. He calls me "Child" now. But it works that way. He's given me things. You couldn't guess at. I don't mean jewels. Although they were fine. A way to depart. One way to enter. A right to dismiss upon a whim. When I close the door and. You're supposing. I kick up my heels and then. I scream. "Why was I chosen? ". You'll never know. What I give to him. He's given me things. You never thought of. Because they were not yours. To give. So take this pill. And tranquilize. And roll your eyes at. The husbands. Not the customers' wives. He's forgiven me trials and tears. And tantrums. And even all my false alarms. You sat there amused. While I was crying. And just seemed to sigh but. That's what money can buy. And now I know why I come. Back to him. And now I know why you'll. Never do. Who are you?. Out there with one penny. You are so many. And we are so few. So cover the canvas if. You're leaving. There's a bowl in the hallway. To wash your hands. If the water runs black. Please leave some silver. Then step past the glass and. Never come back. I'm living up here. And you can see me. Yes you can look. But you can't touch. Cos you don't belong the air. Is thin here. You may asphyxiate my dear. For didn't you tell me. "You should hold me". "Oh please you must hold me. As if I were hung". To think you were exciting. When love was frightening. But I was so younghe's given me things you never. Dreamed of. Where hopes are dashed and. Trash is prized. He has an awful lot of money. The past can be bought and. Then erased