Men who have had kids
and/or been married
should come with a
warning label

Thank God for dogs.
They are always happy to see you,
and happy to give
and get love.

I could feel the
volcano bubbling,
waiting to erupt.
I tried to throw
cold water on it,
even a fire extinguisher
but it did nothing.
The lava came exploding out
covering every thing
in its path.
But mostly, him.

I decided I wanted
to spend it like
I would any other Sunday.
Go get a coffee but
this time it’s free.
Go home and
do my little house chores,
dishes
fold laundry.
Then listen to a
YouTube video
while I make spaghetti;
big door open to the
screen door
allowing in the fresh
spring air.
I went back to my
boyfriend’s later
and we got high
off my birthday ****
and then I went to bed early.
I have work tomorrow,
and my life to live
and I’d like to start this decade
out right this time.