The words were whispered to her By a figure, sitting, cigarette clenched Not yet lit; A lighter is tossed in her direction She knows it isn't about their ego It's a statement of her loyalty
Bends down on one knee Kindles it with a match instead Lighter still clutched in her hands She walks out, leaving it on the table Just beside the door
"I take my pride with me," She tossed back to the figure Who was staring At her disappearing back