Nina Bannett

Featured in Dying Dahlia Review

Your readiness for polishing,
pushing through facets and flaws.

Another ritual I’ve never seen. Steam geyser.
A smooth but unpredictable force
taking only seconds to brighten
the decision laid out on your hand.

My flaw, I think we are burnishing
our deep connection, a perfect fit.
A decade follows, sparkling, charming
me into not suspecting
you are polishing
the new diamond difference
between us.