Stop being so nice (how to) ...

She looks tired.

(Don't want to be a bother)

                       He feels soft.

                 (you're the best pillow ever …)

“How are you feeling?”

(so content – still, I want her)

                  “Mmm – just sleepy”

               (what a puppy – couch leather)

She sounds tired.

(so content – and I want her)

              He moves softly.

               (he's a puppy – couch leather)

“You're so pretty.”

(…I'll just kiss her – that's for taking)

          “Aw – you're sweet, pea.”

              (and he's always revving – braking)

She plays tired.

(…I'll just kiss her – that's for taking)

        He stares softly.

        (and he's always revving – braking)

“Take your top off. On the table.”

        “Oh – but what, now? Okay, like this,…”
(digging fingers, teeth, together)

              (what a wolf – broken tether)