Despoiled of Secrets

Despoiled of Secrets

We were close to the ground,

near the door frame in case of

an earthquake,  but you had to go

ruin it.  I didn’t care about ripping out

the plumbing, desperate as I was

for the salt in water...

You noticed the granulating yeast

on my skin and brought over
the divorce settlement

and witnesses?  Sure, he’s blonde

with baby blue eyes, interesting

and interested, yet half my age.

I wasn’t looking for a date

but I bought a new red and blue

umbrella.  Now, don’t touch me.