Today you told me a simple phrase---- Three words, so startling to my ears. I embraced you, you looked into my eyes, Then you pulled away, I smiled through tears Oh, who would have known that three little words Could have such an impressive effect on my life? I feel a torment of emotions flood through--- Love, and dismay, puzzlement and then strife Wanting your touch and needing the right response, I glance and wonder, I don't know how this can be true. Sinking down on my knees, I reflect on our relationship--- And those three words you told me " I hate you"