we used to seal
things shut
not just with tape
but trust
now it's snap-on lids
cling film
a love that runs
at the bends
everything has a pull tab
easy to open
meant to toss

even hearts
are shaped for
one serving microwaved
barely stirred

now we're compostable
biodegradable
emotionally disposable
and mostly unremarkable

but we are recyclable
so we can push
a partner
down a rock face
without remorse
or regret
for the environment