Why Didn't We Make It Darling?

you were so sweet
(sweet as a green lemon)

you acted so gentle
(gentle as a pressure washer)

we were so close
(close as the Ring Nebulae)

our time together was delightful
(delightful as a root canal)

our relationship was so healthy
(healthy as buttered croissants)

why didn't we make it, darling?

Note: today's prompt was to think of your current love, your current obsession or the one who got away. Now come up with five or more unusual metaphors for the object of your affection/obsession Choose your favorite of the bunch and write a poem celebrating (or trashing) your love