Why She Keeps Asking: Romantic ConTEXTing Rhyming Haiku Lament

She keeps asking if/
I want to end us. I, at/
last, understand why.

I Get Office Mold: Romantic ConTEXTing Haiku Lament

I never get glad/
photos of her smile. Instead/
I get office mold.

When she stops writing,/
calling, and longing, someone/
else has filled her needs.

Someone else got her/
vaunted Saturday slot. I’m/
surprised how quickly.

I’ve heard of “OOPS!”:/
Photo-texts not for your eyes./
At least she’s happy

It is amazing/
how technology can slow
down your life so much.

I lay, phone in hand./
Anticipation is dumb./
It keeps me awake.

Do you just want some?/
Does it matter who it’s from?/
I just said “yes” first.

Five decades I’ve watched/.
o’er lakes, peaks, fields. Never a ./
sunrise like this one.

I like my X-laws./
They hate me. When you mess up,/
you sacrifice choice.