she was washing the dishes when she burst into tears it was the time of the month she was up to her ears i put my arms round her neck i said sit down a while cry as much as you like i ll do the dishes tell me what s on your mind there s a boiling point that you re bound to reach when it s all your fault and you re half asleep she s lucky she doesn t have to shave i m so lucky i m not doubled up with pain her eyes were like pools filled with newly wept tears she was sat doubled up with her hands on her ears i felt useless i smiled and i shrugged i was sweet as could be as i poured her some milk here was my flower that was ready to wilt a fairy tale finish we flaked out on the floor it was match of the day on the tv what s more i fell asleep at half time we had had a right result it was kisses and hugs at the end of the day she s the one that i love