How do I thank the "Other Woman" I've adored
For the love, the giving, the guilt you've absorbed
For an understanding transcending the social norm
For the trust, devotion, inspiration and time
For your unselfishness, caring and love divine
It's tempting to debate with words and facts
No justification is required to condone our acts
As the world would see our immorality, I see moral purity
For the actions were not born of certificates and legalese,
But by friendship, compassion, soul-mating, not sleaze
But feelings can't be debated; beliefs are unchanged
For if God were willing, my life I'd arrange
Hindsight renders my past reasons all moot.
Tough choices are never between good and bad
But rather which good you accept and which one you can't have
As gut wrenching as your absence will come to be
I'm compelled to be the world's best Daddy
For now that means nurture, protection and trust
When MadMan is more able to fend for himself
I'll be free of the abyss that I have been dealt
Although it's now clear that your disconnection is full
I must affirm my past feelings to pacify my soul
I've always been faithful to vows made from my heart
My "Other Woman" has always been exclusive
And only now will others become less elusive
