Phil got Chloe after a painful breakup.
He hugged her as he fell asleep each night.
Just back from our honeymoon,
Something outside the window
Startled the dog. She jumped up,
Barking viciously.
I remember waking up with claws on my face,
Claws in my hair, and, in a panic, crying out
Pathetically, “Help, Phil!” as I hoped to avoid
Disfiguring facial scars from the household pet.
But what I remember most is the surprised look
On Chloe’s face as the memory that there were
Now three in the bed sank deep.
She never forgot again.
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