Second Thoughts
We talked about making a baby,
it was possible, though we were not young,
you were still menstruating,
I could seed fertile ground still.
Then reality checked-in,
a smiling God
(who was, naturally, in bed with us),
said: "Where would you put it?"
We both mentally looked around
the small apartment.
You suggested in the closet?
I thought the utility room
might be more convenient.
Resigned to a comfortable old age,
we both slept on it.
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2024
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