Under the Pier Ii
Why here?
Why this way ... is it a message just for me??
No note, no signs of impending doom ...
You were all smiles this morning, mundane habits adhered to
"Have a good day, Sweetness - I love you"
Nose rub and a kiss, (the kiss WAS deeper than usual)
And in your eyes ... something ... odd
A touch of darkness, distance, chill ...
It didn't strike me then, but now ... a sick feeling deep-down
Oh, dear God, did I miss something?!?
Not like me ... not at ALL ...
I'm usually so perceptive, so attuned - especially to you ... to US
Your cold skin, shiny porcelain in the moonlight
So horridly beautiful, so exquisitely horrid, (I retch)
They place you tenderly in a plastic bag, zipping it slowly
I will hate that sound now ... forever.
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