She
Got married
In the throes of hope
Over the years she’s wondered
Why
He
Keeps changing
Goes from man to beast
In less than sixty seconds
Grim
Can’t
Leave him now
Assets co-mingled
And too old to start over
Sad
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Nest
Needs repair
Squirrels are busy
Carrying leaves through the trees
Build
Soon
Frost will come
And the winds with it
Yet all shall be warm and dry
Safe
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Cat
Stirs at dawn
Sees empty food dish
Sleeping human must waken
Now
Dog
Rolls over
The bed is comfy
A great place to dream of food
Snores
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Dare
A dragon
To be your good friend
And let you ride on its tail
Fun
Then
Do something
Nice for your new friend
Share your secret hiding place
Trust
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Wine
Her escape
Troubles disappear
Laughter makes her feel better
Free
Home
Her prison
Every room a cell
Marriage a life-long sentence
Jail
Choose
Life or death
She must find her strength
Heading down to the cellar
Wine
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