(1)

leaning against the door
examining pensively
his lover
under the cover
wondering
whether it's appropriate
to leave
 
          (2)
 
toilet flushed
hands washed
the aching pang
has not subsided
wondering
if it was
last night's doing
 
          (3)
 
inspecting the freshly
bruised limbs
the bloodied scar
on his left cheek
wondering
whether they could stop
hurting each other
for love