she knows that you watch the hazy tendrels

the pale grey colour in whimsical patterns

why do they intrigue you so?

she is playing from a script

and she has memorized it crystal clear

because she knows that you will act

just like the others

and you will want it more and more

but as the closing act ends

and the red curtains pull shut (tight)

she makes believe

it was just your late night fantasies

turned to roadkill