Double Beds and Free HBO

i left my heart on
for her
she stayed cheap
and only for two nights

checked out on me
early the third morning

the maid found innuendos
lies
and empty pizza boxes

in the clutter
i was charged for the damage

and my key card absconded

now the entry
is forever locked

and i am in the parking lot
watching warily
for cars
and sly smiles
that sluice into my vein

where i once left my heart on
for her.

erin-cilberto