A separation

Love that gnash its teeth
and scratch my skin
is the dog unleashed.

We had some racist arguments.
We hated the opposite breeds.

We walked to the nearby forest
and lost each other. Saying,
Goodbyes are not forever.
But for this life, we were certain.

Dog is a faithful animal, I heard.
Man is loyal to himself, I retorted.

We were committed to our separation.
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(2012)