In response to Monday Poetry Prompt: Relinquish
Posted by Bartholomew Barker at Living Poetry

Relinquish expectations!
Expectations of everlasting care
and love, receiving as given.
Unconditional love given unconditionally.

Expectations formed in childhood,
a mighty white, or black knight,
whisking me away to be cherished
and coddled behind safe, sturdy walls.

Disney taught me these expectations,
Hallmark carries them into adulthood.
Floral shops perpetuate the notion,
the beliefs that flowers equate to love.

Relinquish expectations perpetuated
by jewelry wholesalers and diamond dealers
that a bigger diamond means a bigger commitment.
Falsehoods and propaganda all!

Release expectations!