Stacy

was a temporary

            Lady

 

came and went

came

went again

 

she dressed

like she was always on show

passing the line

between confidence and dependency

 

what’s to show next

when you’re already naked?

 

and when there’s no more good attention

is bad attention good enough?

 

Stacy thought that

            “Living in the moment”

meant that the future

wasn’t going to come

 

count the mistakes

but don’t focus on the numbers

when you’re with her

it’ll feel different

 

a temporary lady

that came

and went

and went

 

hands stretched out

to take her back

hands

ready to forgive

 

why do those who need help most

always refuse?