Magic Act

A tad jealous A tad hurt A tad feeling of slight A comment offered, and considered A response maybe tinged with a little spite Conversation ends Confidence takes a hit Mood takes a plunge My heart strings tugged a bit How can you just pull the curtain when you welcome her familiar face? Someone to share a couple days and nights Lie beside you in that empty space But, this is not your first performance Nor is this, my first magic show I really should know all the tricks by now Doorbell! Quick! Put on that smiley 'Hello' Pull that rabbit out of your hat Shoo those true feelings back in their places Safeguard them tightly, behind that mask Lest they be revealed, or worse, displaced The emotional carpet ride begins When your weekend companion appears One wave of your magic wand And that's my cue to disappear 3, 2, 1...Poof February 27, 2021