Keely's Sestina

Circles

Sometimes the problem seems to be me

But I suppose sometimes it’s really you

Although it’s true that it’s actually her

And you and I both know she blames it on him

But he doesn't know does he

And she won’t tell him will she

And sometimes I wonder how could she

But she doesn't care about him, only me

And he’s completely clueless, isn't he

Because he assumes the problem is you

And thinks no one could pin it on him

It’s doubtful he even remembers her

But no one can hold a grudge like her

She’s quite vindictive, isn't she

She wouldn't forget someone like him

And he is to blame, so she tells me

But you think this is ridiculous, don’t you

He doesn't remember, how can he

He’s not that kind of person, is he

And you’re inclined to blame it on her

Even though he wants to argue it’s you

But you firmly believe it’s she

That’s the issue, not you and not me

And for some strange reason also not him

I don’t understand why you accept him

When he couldn't accept you, could he

And he complains about you to me

Just as you complain about her

And she about him, but at least she

Is honest with me, unlike you

But you apologize for that don’t you

Because when you lie, it’s to lie for him

Something she would never do would she

But he’s oblivious, isn't he

The same as he is about her

And this whole mess is just confusing me

So there’s the issue of you and he

And the problem of him and her

And of course she...which leaves me