The Incredible, The Monster

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Black and white,
his face shiny and lacquered
in a heart-shaped picture frame.
Also glued in her mind,
but in full color,
in all of his browns and blues and reds.

The place of honor
reserved for him on her
bedside table.
Cocked slightly towards her pillow,
slightly towards her door,
so she can gaze
as she enters the room
and her dreams.

Gorgeous is his appearance.
Destructive is his manner,
and monstrous is his appetite.
Always over-anticipating,
biting off
more than he can chew.

But what he does
manage to
bite off,
rip out of her
barring anesthetics,
he chews thoroughly
and spits out on the floor.

Unsatisfied.
Discontent.
Self-piteous and pious.
He leaves her
bitter and
scarred.