Cafetiere

i loved you despite your flaws
saw pathways to your souls where others saw holes
blocked exits to most- to me they were doors.

but now I see through your rose-tinted spectacle:
two kids
suburban semi with shed
rowdy neighbours
stable career
pension scheme
saturday night glass of wine
swimming club membership
NEXT Loyalty Card
cutlery drawer
cafetiere
those shoes
make up bag
nail file
and the scratches down my back.