This Is But a Test
Navigating Love's Trials: A Test of Imperfections
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I didn't notice that you cut your hair,
I failed to notice that you had cut your hair.
I didn't notice that it was blue,
I failed to notice that your hair was dyed blue.
I didn't notice that you pierced your tongue,
I didn't realize you had pierced your tongue.
I don't recall the dress you wore the day I met you,
I can't remember the dress you wore when we first met.
I almost missed your birthday once again,
I almost forgot your birthday once again.
Your sister called me just in time,
Your sister reminded me just in time.
I forgot to wipe my muddy shoes,
I neglected to clean my muddy shoes.
You get so pissed when I track around the grime,
You get upset when I bring dirt into the house.
This is but a test,
The challenges in our relationship are a test.
This is just a trial run,
This is a trial run, a test of our relationship.
You can still push reset,
You can still reset, start anew if you choose.
Trade me in for a better one,
Suggests the option of finding someone better.
Sometimes I'm a dick I'm a rabid hockey fan,
Admits to occasional unlikable behavior, perhaps related to being a hockey fan.
All I can promise is I'll do the best I can,
Promises to do the best one can in the relationship.
I forgot to pick you up on time,
I forgot to pick you up at the agreed time.
And I forgot to pay the bills,
I neglected to pay the bills on time.
I forgot to put the seat back down,
I forgot to put the toilet seat down.
Sometimes my drinking buddies take your favorite pills,
Admits association with friends who may misuse prescription drugs.
You can't say I don't bring you flowers anymore,
I still bring you flowers, although not as often as before.
Because I don't bring them any less,
I haven't stopped bringing you flowers entirely.
And I don't take you to your favorite store,
I can't afford to take you to your favorite store.
'cause I don't have the money to buy your favorite dress,
Lack of financial means prevents buying your favorite dress.
But I work and I try,
I work hard and make an effort in the relationship.
I'm not as big a jerk as every other guy you ever liked,
Claims not to be as bad as other guys you've known.
you ever knew,
Asserts a level of decency compared to past relationships.
Once in a while I go with you to buy new shoes,
Occasionally accompanies you to buy new shoes.
But I work and I try,
Reiteration of working hard and trying in the relationship.
I'm not quite as big a jerk as every other guy you ever liked,
Claims to be better than other guys in past relationships.
You ever knew,
Reaffirms efforts to be a decent partner.
Sometimes I break down and take you to the zoo
Admits occasional breakdowns but expresses willingness to share experiences, like going to the zoo.
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