[ The Flaws That killed You ]

"by Aleaf"


We’ve made headlines
Discreetly.
Love and being loved.
Questioned.

Small lines were beginning to creep
From the corner of my eyes
Deeper lines bracketed my mouth
Stretch marks were forming
Unattractive.

You battled a way to dis-stare
Intentionally exceeded your 9 to 5
A gap on the bed
Sparks fly
There is no love in it, just routines.

Anniversary
I saw you lying stiff on the floor
The green mug clutched in your finger
I smiled, a painful relief
As I took the last sip
I’m flawless.