A Marital Exchange

It’s never what she says
always how she says it

and how she stands
when she says it

and what she says
as she walks away

that helps him realize
roses won’t suffice

it will take a box
of chocolates too


Donal Mahoney
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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