the burglar

the burglar
enters
the back door
quietly with his
soft
bag
and tools
his mask
and gloves.
he tip toes
across
the darkened
room
wanting what
is yours.
before you
know it
everything of
value
is gone
while you sleep
and he leaves
the way he came
quietly
in the night
leaving you,
as lovers often
do, never quite
the same.