So Long As It Comes Easy by Jennifer Lagier

Ah, the irony,
Camille reflects.
Her first week
of Estrogen cream
and her partner
announces he’s lost
any sex drive.
What’s a girl to do?
she wonders,
considers computer dating,
casual hookups,
discovers the
Good Vibrations website.
Studies a column titled,
“Kink for Beginners.”
Researches toys to give
herself pleasure.
The Rabbit Pearl
(originally seen
on Sex & the City)
advertises pure bliss
for only $65.
She browses
for a new lover
among their
best sellers.

Jennifer Lagier has published nine poetry books and in multiple literary magazines. She taught with California Poets in the Schools and is now a retired college librarian/instructor, member of the Italian American Writers Association, co-edits the Homestead Review, helps coordinate monthly Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Second Sunday readings. Website: http://jlagier.net