New Hire

As I learn to parent my lover's child,

the identity comes in fits and sparks.

A romance that ignites in the brain

and explodes during bed time stories 

and daycare drop-offs.

In the bath, I am captivated as the

bubbles of "No More Tears" are

rinsed down this pure, liquid human.

My son.

His is the only naked beauty that consumes

without corrupting.

My lover understands.