Commitment

softly he sings-
the workday forgotten as
he tends his bonsai
–
an empty bench-
pigeons await
her arrival

acrid smoke rising
the ruins of our marriage
burned and smoldering
–
twilight-
our wedding vows
worn and tarnished

peacocks at the bar
we share a sidelong glance
and a private laugh
–
two swans
together
for life