LOVER IN GIFTED DISGUISE-------so narrow--so easy to hide

A scalded glint reflects on the smooth
frosted narrow box
not handed over with the tender kiss
but left as an orphan
awaiting its selected adoption
my gift
left by my love?

remove the movie memory ribbon
it cascades into Scarlet's rustling flowing drama
lands spread across the blurred carpet
im amused

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9 inches in boxed length
medium weight

I in hurried disbelief
rip the trembling lid
inside light angel feathers
hide
a more solid design

pulling back
pulling back
some otherworldly thought
escapes through my burning eyes

placing this altar
and me feeling as the sacrificed
replacing the delicate lid
replacing the ribbon
scarlet in the forgotten lie

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distasteful
despised

this gift
lover gave
you will never know
and doubt its secrecy

narrow
so easy to hide

sometimes disguised lovers
leave gifted wreaths
labels hung as condemned