Human Subtractions

Human subtractions come—or go rather—

from life like missed one-time opportunities

that you beat yourself up over

for having not snatched it when you could

--Preston

The Mirage of Marriage

Children are made from
the mirage of marriage
a carriage carrying various
karats in the number of 24
but before she can minus one and times it by two
to make 46 chromosomes
she realizes she is home all alone.

--Dr. Pen Name