survival

lovers find a way
to not love
one another,
it's easier
that way. to wrestle
with heat,
without a cold
word ever
exchanged. why
even know each
other's names.
it's body parts
together.
affection
without tenderness,
without compassion.
it's just finding
an hour
of convienence
to get it done.
it's survival
of the lonely.