the cure

reality
so often
interferes
with romance
kisses in the dark
tender touching
in the moonlight
all well and good
until the morning
reveals
a pile of
crumpled clothes
stacked in the corner
and week-old pizza box
on the chair
yes, if you're
searching for
the sure-fire cure
for a romantic
notion
a healthy dose
of reality
is just what the
doctor prescribes