on strike

the cost of living
has risen
but you haven't
given me a bump
in pay,
a raise in affection.
each day gets
harder, but
where's the love,
where's the showering
of kisses
and hugs?
my union will hear
about this.
I may go on strike,
picket your
bedroom, stand
outside your window
with my sign,
demanding my
relationship rights.