vervain______

this is
the way
i would
prefer it,
he said,
us
each
in our
seperate
corner
like in
a
boxing
match.
i
am
finally
at the
onset
of
indifference.
i am quiet,
seemingly
yielding,
to his
limited
sensibilities.
you might
call them
games,
i said
but it is
merely
weariness.
games
are for
those
with energy
or fun
about
them.
this round
you must
battle
alone.
the truth
finally
revealed,
your
distraction
finally
removed.