Karma

Written by Evalyne Muthoni.

Why won’t you return my calls?

Why won’t you open the door?

Why are you building walls?

Why are you sobbing on the kitchen floor?

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You just don’t get it, do you?

What we had was a mistake

You have a wife and kids, don’t you?

Please, give me a break

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What if I actually leave her?

Will you finally come back?

She does not love me anymore either

Say the words and I’ll start to pack

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As much as I ache for your touch and kiss

I have to be selfless and just give up

Because one day, I will be where your wife is

And I will not want karma to eat me up

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So what? This is it?

I don’t even get to see you one last time?

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Yes, please don’t ever visit

Go home to her and live up to your vows

Because, we only get one life

And karma, karma is counting

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