Stain


from the ABC set Poetry

You stood there, in front of me
still with a desire I didn't deserve,
or understand, but only shared.

Your head bowed down
staring hard at threadbare carpet
where we had come together.

An insignificant damp stain,
so small for all it said.

You erased it completely
with one bare-toed foot,
before telling me to leave.

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Comments

jennifer | September 22, 2008 - 09:24

Reading this makes me uncomfortable. That's what makes it interesting!