not the fire, or the flood,
the faucet
not turning
off, the candle
falling over
to light
the tablecloth.
it wasn't the smoke
alarm
blaring, or the sirens,
the rap at the door
of police
and fireman.
it was the rip in yours,
and mine,
favorite pair
of fishnet stockings,
forever lost,
and torn.
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