The Rival

You never come to the door anymore,

Flatmate, the unwilling deputy, pushes it open

again

Silently 

All out of small talk, she’s 

evaporated

I trudge upstairs towards the ambient glow 

the tinny circus music songs

The back of your head above a silver beanbag

My rival in her place in the corner, mesmerising sound and vision

Excitement, satisfaction, contentment 

All your needs met

Your head doesn’t turn

I’ve evaporated

I’m defeated

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