Apple Core
She is afraid of the claws
of the clause in their contract.
Her faith disintegrates, day
by dismal day. Denial has
diminished, is departing now, as she gazes,
transfixed, at a rotting apple core: state of
their relationship
two weeks ago, before the maggots came.
Stay With Me Tonight
The fire is roaring.
This day is drawing
to a close. Please stay.
I wanted to play
that CD. You say,
'Goodnight.' I won't play
your game. Please do stay.
The fire is roaring;
do not go away.
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