a shiny black sports car
the million-dollar condo in the city
five-star restaurants and candlelit bars
the banter of one so witty

a doctorate in gold leaf
the high six-digit income
a six-pack of hunky beef
the vacation of sand, coral and reef

gem-stone necklaces wrapped in bows
drunken eyes and ripped off clothes
smiles that last only the night
thrown out before the morning light

Cussing and slamming doors
begging on all fours
hands clenched in tight fists
speedy exits
pushing and shoving
So, this is loving?