I Can’t Be
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I can’t be the man you need
Because you don’t need a man
And if I am not what you need
Then what is it that I am
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I can’t be your greatest love
If your heart you won’t give away
If it is not for the love
Then why is it I would stay
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I can’t be your dreamy knight
A damsel you will never be
If no need for saving
Then what is the need for me
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I can’t be too far down
A long list of held dears
Yet somehow go all-in
Despite my own fears
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I can’t buy in to us
When you won’t share the cost
But I am certain I can be
The loving man you lost
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
the last line is everything
Thanks, Beth! We can only be who we really are.
What a concise statement of a one-sided relationship. Feeling all of the melancholy as I was reading, the last line became a positive statement and full of power!
Oh man, you’ve no idea how much this hits. I could have written that myself in years past. Been there. What a trip.
Thank you, Sudra! It is always good to feel like you are not the only one.
This reminds me of that one we tried to write together and then got into a huge fight over. Beautifully done, sir
I remember that well. You taught me a lot in those hard moments. I am not sure this is a good as ours was, but I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support, little one!
I would love to say we should try again, but i dont think i could do that subject matter justice. Im not the vixen I once was.
I am open to the idea and any subject matter should the opportunity arise. And I would argue there is still plenty of vixen left in you. Thank you, dear Harley!
You’re most kind ❤️🖤
A relationship can’t be 75% and 25%. There are times one partner takes on more, but not for extended periods, or things eventually break down.
Thanks, Pete! Sometimes the person they need is just not the person you are.
i was just going to say what Pete said; it’s got to be 50-50…
Somehow, I knew the accounting professor would bring it around to the numbers… Thanks, Jim!
everything comes down to numbers. what a week this was – Pi day and St. Patty’s Day! 🙂
And a first-round win for the Wildcats. Best of luck to Coach Wright and the team.
it took a while to get going, but then they looked pretty good…
Yeah, the first half had me nervous, but then they came shining through.
there have been some great games so far…
The balance does not have to be 50-50, it just has to be a lot closer than 75-25. My wife and I go 60-55, so we give 115% and she gets to think she gives more. Of course, we were never good at Accounting.
This must be some of that new math I hear people talking about…. Thanks, Geoff!
Lovely piece Brad. Another romantic one. Everyone wants someone they can occasionally lean on, cry with and just plain feel safe. Even a strong woman needs that as does most men, even the strongest man. Big hugs my friend. Love ❤️ Jonikins
I cannot argue that truth. Thanks, Jonikins!
Blessings my friend. Love Jonikins ❤️🤗
This is beautiful. It’s exhausting when only one person is putting effort into the relationship. That last line is so powerful!
Thank you, Kristian! My love to you both!