happy couple

he said:
I could pay it all back
by monthly instalments
it seemed a good idea at that time
my dog was against it
but what dogs know?
they can’t even talk
he said:
I could earn extra cash
flexible hours
good pay
clients
it seemed a great idea at that time
clock was ticking
month after month
it stopped talking with me
it didn’t bother me much
who talks with a clock?
he said
there was no need in me
any more
what about instalments?
I asked
they are all yours –
he said
I looked at my loyal dog
and silent clock
in despair
someone next to me
while I cry
such a funny combination:
dog and clock
me and him
life and time