Sunday, September 19, 2010

modern romance

a full thermos
is no substitute
for other warm things
not as easily obtained.
I can't measure out sleeping-in
in a comfortable room
in coffee spoons;
I can't brew and stir
sugar into love.
its a bitter dream,
dark roasted and
dripping.
but we make do
and try not to
cry all night.

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