ignore them

did you see the rabid

fox,

the neighbor says.

the raccoon.

the deer. they are all standing

at the edge of

the woods

staring.

their mouths are open.

their eyes glazed over.

be careful.

don't get near them.

they look sick

and dangerous.

it could be deadly if one

bites you.

i smile and say,

been there done that 

in that last

relationship.

ignore them, they'll 

go away.