Who knew life would last so long.

so tedious and constant in aging.

( birth - one - two - … - dead )

And if someone knew how long it would last,

Why would they sign that contract?

on the dotted line on an oak desk with an

all too important looking business men greedily grinning.

(the devil's favorite disguise)

Who knew of the beating of the heart-

so exciting and focused on one lovely face.

(or set of lips)

Like a party with a spinning bottle,

Soon to be the pulse of the first date.

And first night cashed in bed,

rolled over from exhaustion- excitement.

(a steady rhythm takes on different meanings here)

Who knew that words would be so tough.

so damnable and lackluster

(until they line up just right.)

And poems a love-hate-multi-night-stand.

where we always bicker and fight,

but always come back for one more line.

or in my case,

nothing at all.