Tear sans Tears

Removed a mattress tag today! True

the thing was done and on its way

to the Dumpster site and

solemn vows now long elapsed and

the act impelled, aforethought nil,

yet fondling the severed tag

with an outlaw's awe for the diamond grabbed

in a high-rent heist, trembling

as an addict might with dire drift

the kick can never be the same,

I know I mustn't sin again no

Facebook heart when no heart's felt no

coloring rush outside the lines—oh

wistful me with stoic face,

love's sparkle hid in lost embrace.

                                                              m.d. paust