one an X
long left behind
still pursues her
in unwanted ways
with tawdry gifts
and vigilance
the second
most recently discarded
barely acknowledges her
altho she graced his bed
for over a year
and cares no more
if he ever did
the third and last?
the most valued
makes plans for christmas
to be with her
he cares so much
then makes plans
to be with others instead
forgets her birthday
despite asking some days before
"when is it is again?
so i can send you flowers
or a card"
the moral to this
three lovers
are not better
than one