By Stephen Druce
BE GOOD TO ME ON SUNDAY
I don't need your devotion --
your attention -- or to listen,
connect with my emotions --
or to tell me I'm forgiven,
I don't need your affection
or to feel your tender touch,
I don't need your protection --
your support -- to be my crutch,
I don't need adoration --
all your compliments and thanking,
your true appreciation --
all your patience -- understanding,
I don't need all the accolades --
your gratitude -- respect,
your sympathy -- your serenades --
your charming intellect,
I don't need all your lavish gifts
and all your good advice,
don't save me in a snowdrift -
I don't need your sacrifice,
I don't need your agreement
or to see my point of view,
just be good to me on Sunday --
and be good to me on Monday too.
Stephen Philip Druce is a poet and surrealist from Shrewsbury in the UK. He is published in the USA, Hungary, India, Canada, Ireland, the UK and South Africa. Stephen has also written for London theatre plays and BBC Radio 4 extra.
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