He loves her he says
And he says it often
To elicit a reciprocation
In case her feelings soften
And he does love her
Too much though
Than is really healthy
Soon she will know
For stronger than his love
Growing in intensity
Smoulder the embers
Of his bitter jealousy
She loves him in return
And feels his love
But has not yet felt
The iron fist in the velvet glove
