broken in by a mistake

no matter how artful or judicious

one tries to correct

to cover up

it will be known

Weave many threads together

to explain

that unfortunate gap in judgment

Or maybe line by line

pull the thread apart

and reveal the raw torn moment

for what it was.

Let it bleed 

all over the sheets

glorious evidence of what was

blank before

Celebrate it

Hang it out the windows with the chinatown laundry

for all to see

This was the first

truth

then after wild revelry

and drunken dance

gather the clothing - honor, respect, worth, love

and put it on.

Bridal white with a wide scarlet sash

and stiletto heels

Tell as many stores

with as many outcomes as you desire