Union

How do I unionize my emotions
to boycott you?

My logic stands behind the picket fence
pacing to and from
rejecting any physical demands
from you

The memory of your head in my lap drifts
drawing me in
to surrender to any demands
from you

My emotions chant for better benefits
'No more lies,' 'No more cheating,'

If we returned and worked
would we work?

Can I be satisfied with the upgrade?
Can I believe the benefits will be paid?

(Poem from October 2007, resurfacing after sorting through my works)