Simply Put

 She loved a figment of your imagination

You loved her willingness.

Waiting for the Meat to Ripen

Just another
handsome,
charming, useful brute
wounded
seeking validation,
seeking to be seen,
praying this time the mask doesn’t slip;
presenting warrior, provider, protector
while serving
Narcissist looking for a consummate “Yes Man”
with contortionist’s benefits.
 
Contest their will but once
the spell will be broken
with a quickness
matched only
by their tongue.
 
Making cougars wonder
Is it worth waiting for the meat to ripen
Or is best served as veal?