Genuine Naugahyde,100% Polyester

His affections for her
were 100% synthetic,
but she preferred sacharrine to sugar
any old day—she liked the aftertaste.

Polyester love is wash ‘n wear,
no ground-in emotions or jealousies
to launder out, no residuals
of unrealistic expectations.

Superficiality never lets you down,
genuine Naugahyde or buffed leatherette
has durability and can be restored
to its natural sheen with a casual swipe
of a moist rag, or a tissue soaked in tears.