It shouldn’t happen–
tweaked emotion, sullen,
sinking, and completely
unrepentant.
Deliberate turn aways
from eyes that would know
the difference–the absolute
demeanor shift, the real
reason for the conversation.
The cat nuzzles neatly up
behind the legs leaving calico hair, and motorized vocals
lingering warmly-
Don’t worry, it’s all in check.
Tomorrow’s mask will hide it all again.
Have you seen it lately, that longing?
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