no we

there is no we
there is just you,
and me.

there will never be
invitations addressed
to us,
jointly.

our appearance in public
will always elicit
gossip
and evil publicity.

all this i know
and accept as
just and good
for society.

but my heart
needs to know
when and over what
you will finally
leave me.

you, so patient
with me
while i sort
my identity
like dirty laundry.

help me not
throw out the
parts that
draw you to me.