the classifieds

I remember seeing
the emerald
necklace, a Christmas gift,
that I bought the ex wife
in the community
classifieds one morning.
I had saved for months
to buy it.
for sale, it read.
one hardly used elegant
necklace.
one hundred dollars or
best offer.
I cringed. below that was
a pair of men's boots.
my boots.
a dozen books.
venus and mars.
how to make a marriage last
forever.
a leather recliner with
cup holders.
free.
I never did like that chair.