another good woman undressing//Bree

another good woman undressing
in a dimly-lit motel, fresh sheets by the hour;
sinning in pearls is still sinning.

she combs her auburn hair, watching
the window from the corner of the mirror for his jaguar,
another good woman undressing.

she unbuttons her chiffon blouse, fingering
the edge of skin where nipples rise like tiny flowers
(sinning in pearls is still sinning).

as expected, he arrives, heavy-breathed, apologizing,
he's eager to devour
another good woman undressing.

but interrupted by a motel maid changing
a light bulb, her post-seduction moment sours -
sinning in pearls is still sinning.

she's comforted by the signs of other women cheating,
they are always in need of a shower,
another good woman undressing.

she leaves the motel well-fucked, cursing
the maids self-righteous scour:
another good woman undressing,
sinning in pearls is still sinning.