Desired
stands on the corner
and vacancy by the hour casts its reflection
on black silk
exposing sleek legs
and cleavage
high heels tap the sidewalk
waiting for
a golden ring of promise
as the sun sets unveiling the 9 to 5 disguises
the symbol of
Success
with the promise in his
pocket
walks by
and his eyes undress her
as he summons her for a final hour of work
inside a dark room with
cheap blinds
and the smell of the one before
escapes her
two dollar perfume
used
trying to hide someone else’s long day at the office
Desired
lies on a familiar mattress
stained with the same
salary
knowing a number is his name
and the noise of
city traffic
will muffle her    forged    sounds    of pleasure
her eyes close as her body
moves
to each thrust from
Success
and she feels his
aggravation penetrate
from every phone conference
endless paperwork
and executive meetings

his manhood swells with
ego
and his arrogance convince
only him
that he
is
better than the last
and as he dismantles his
pre-paid time
he speed dials the
other stranger
who patiently waits for him at home
she curls up in
Success’s   
stink
as he leaves the same as he entered
leaving a
hollow shell
more worthless
than paper he tossed
in the trash
Desired
sprays her
two dollar perfume
leaving the same as she entered
undesired for
anything permanent
knowing she’s
only
the final conclusion
for the last hour of
frustration