being
that you know
how my mind
works,

revelation
is suspect.

one needn’t have a baby to leave it alone.

better to brush
the combs
from my hair.

dogs don’t run off, dogs find
the twins of other dogs
and are
home.

I heard the couch was dragged
outside
with sister
on it.

this from one
who smokes
in her sleep.

All your life
You're taught
To keep your composure.

All you've ever known
Is to be grateful
That you didn't die...

That you've lived through
Your crucible and now
You're free.

Like the past was all
Just a painful series
Of bad dreams.

I'm lost in a world
Built on lies
And false composure.

You and I are always together
in sweat and showers,
delicious dinners,
in choice, in trials, in travels
and at bedtime.
I watch you sleep and wonder
if we are together in dream.
Because I can never get tired of you.