A relationship shrivels up
it withers down
into a mere tag
when the layers of pretensions
start peeling off.

When the egos
force their way
into the little passes
created within the mountains
of self obsessions......

When the inflated prides
hide the beauty in a togetherness
and the existence of
love and respect and oneness
vanishes into thin air.

A relationship shrivels up
like a helpless being
which feels itself naked, unprotected
when the covers of
love, faith and respect
are suddenly taken off........