knows nothing of sainthood
but has certainly done its share
for the not-so-worthy cause
of walmartyrdom
retail monstrosity
frilly lace lie
this magical thinking
proof women
will never be liberated
put on another layer of paint
to cover up the lack of soul
fire breathing soccer mom
jewelry store godzilla
you keep pandora’s evil
in your needy satin box
bedazzle his psyche with stipulations
blame him for your father leaving
as you demand a luxury car
you’re not thinking about the diamonds anyway
instead mind wandering
wondering if the younger woman at the next table
shines brighter to him than you
let’s skip dessert
and draw up some papers
tomorrow
there will be
a ton of discount chocolate