He was strong,
confident, in charge.
His partner was none of those things.
Not one.
The big man had a face of stone
and stood at the center.
His partner would take quick glances
to see if the rock approved.
Too wide a gulf.
Way too wide.
Each may be getting what he needs now
but how can it last?
They must part, I’m sure
or remain together unfulfilled
with the lid on their resentment
shaking to rise.