I put my love in a container
closed the lid and said goodbye
For you see, we’d become strangers
those fond memories and I
Bridges formed and bridges splintered
since I’d harvested your words
Years ago, you claimed to love me
then you fed me to the birds
I see you now, clearer than ever
All your faults, your fakes, your flaws
Deceit perfumes your gifts and gestures
You speak with ...