I don’t want your therapist
making decisions for us.
I should at least have
a choice in the matter.
That’s not too much to ask, is it?
I want a say
in the future
you and your therapist are building
as to where I’ll be living
with how many kids
relatives and amphibians.
Let’s just keep the options open,
all right?

I want to be involved
in what religion we’re going to take on
what furniture we’ll be buying
what investments we’ll have to make
to pay for it.
I’m not suggesting I tell you what we should do
but I would hope
on occasion
to be consulted, huh?
I mean, really!

We should be working together
to make our plans.
It shouldn’t just be you and your doctor
surely.
In fact, I’m worried about how much
you listen to her.
And though she may have just about convinced you
that I don’t exist
I do ask that you at least keep an open mind.
Will you do that
for me, honey?

Honey?