XIII. Given

I've always taken it as a given that you'd do well.
That you'd roll over your goals
And leave them lesser dreams for lesser girls to find.
I've always taken it as a given.
And expected you to appreciate
Without appreciation.
Your property value has increased
But you're still under-selling yourself.
And we've hop-scotched over your praises
But we never landed on both feet,
And just barely kept a balance.

I've always taken it for granted
The pardon you gave me
For my misdeeds, and my misfortunes.
My mistakes against Ms. Right.
We've tabulated my indiscretions,
But I always took forgiveness for given.