an unrehearsed universe

Demarcation

Demarcating that which
         belongs to me

a certain quirk of the lip
human warmth under a cold blanket
regret at the umpteenth-and-one time

barrelfuls of angry accusations
fitful sparks of mirth suppressed
bushels of old disappointments

From that which
         I cannot claim

a veneer of politeness
a formal system of quid-pro-quo
an unalloyed pleasure in your company

sunshine, rainbows and lollipops
faith you mean what you say
when you say it to me