My monsters had blossomed
Through the years BEFORE us 
My heart, nothing less 
Than a demonic octopus 

Grasping and flailing 
Vacuuming feed 
Navigational instruments 
Controlling my needs 

While others felt threatened 
You'd set out to save me 
Pulling for my recovery 
While carrying our baby 

I dabbled in the cause 
Getting well; couldn't manage 
Caught in constant acts 
Of unraveling the bandage 

You remained by my side 
Like a determined exorcist 
Demons flying by 
As they exited out of this 

So here I am!  The REAL "me"
You seemed so disappointed 
We'd worked so hard at getting me well 
And now I'm feeling avoided 

Expending your love on one sole purpose 
Seemed to callus your heart 
But I still trudge forward everyday 
In hopes of a brand new start 

You've made a man out of me
I'm still in love with you 
And we may always be together 

But sometimes this feels 
Unfortunately,
Like the longest goodbye ever