The Rut

They first meet in a quiet place
Away from strangers’ eyes
She’s looking for a change of pace
He hunts for higher highs

They hit it off at once, the pace
Is torrid at the start
She does not play too hard to chase
He takes that to his heart

As months go by, they do embrace
The spark seems gone, alas
She often thinks that he lacks grace
He thinks that she lacks class

And so at last, a louder place
Plenty of strangers’ eyes
They both agree: a change of pace
And leave without goodbyes

Author notes: https://allpoetry.com/contest/2783975-First-contest--The-Case-of-the-Two-Meals