Ruby

You visit sporadically,
usually on Tuesday
(you always liked the song).

Outside the wooden door,
you pose like a child
next to a crayoned wall.

Three quick raps at the door
and wait ... frozen ...

Help Me, sag shoulders.
Need Me, drips mouth.
Love Me, spill eyes.

An hour or two,
a quick fix. 
Goodbye.

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