The Manager's _____

He watches her

Lick dry the mouth of her bottled 

water without conscious intent

of taking anyone along

But he watches her still,

and has brought

Her down to the recesses of his heart

where she would walk along the rim of his personal lake

Watched each foot leave its mark into the soil and deeper

Into the lonely green.

If only he could allow just one word

Her personality, her flaws, her being had put behind 

His teeth. . .

This woman.

He'd cease momentarily while she’d kindly smile

at a puff of smoke.

Author's Note

I'd appreciate the feedback. It would really help me a lot. I just want to know if somehow I successfully captured something that runs beneath the surface in words and images.