Irony

Last night
I woke suddenly
at two a.m.,
my body wracked with sobs.

It took several minutes
to catch my breath
and remember the dream.

You had left me
for her
and shattered my heart
on your way out.

And it's funny
how I can still love you
with all the little pieces.

© December 2009

Katharine L. Sparrow

Published December 21, 2009