"Guilty" (modified for gedichten-freaks.nl)
Copyright (c) 2008.01.31 by Werner Domroese

I'm guilty, but not as charged
I've written honest words
sent you flowers
let you into my heart

I'm guilty, but not as charged
I've granted every wish
sent you gifts
allowed you to occupy my thoughts

I'm guilty, but not as charged
I've accepted any and all blame
in return you've put my trust to shame

apparently I stand accused
I'm charged with some sort of stalking
all I know is what I hear say
I've got you under my skin
but that is my only sin

I'm guilty, but not as charged
we had agreed to try and always keep on talking
instead you keep ignoring me

I'm guilty, but not as charged
I've left you in peace
let you be

I'm guilty, but not as charged
I've not followed you around
nor harrassed you in any way

I'm guilty, but not as charged
persistent rumours remain unchallenged
and only you can set truth free

I'm guilty, but not as charged
I've done all you have ever asked
but our kindred moments have sadly passed

I'm guilty, but not as charged
innocence is your claim
negligence is your tool
what remains now is sorrow, grief and pain
and I just play your naive worshipful fool

I'm guilty, but not as charged
you shy away from dialogue
treat me like a faithful but unwelcome dog
your disposition is unjustified and unfair
I'll take the blame
for compassion you don't seem to care
I'll endure the pain
for it is a burden I will simply have to bear

I'm guilty of infatuation
fascination
friendship and compassion
I'm guilty because I genuinely care

if loving however is a crime
I will choose guilt over innocence every time