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