Institutions.

Alright, Sammy said.
Give her the diamond
with the moon inside.
Whatever she wants,
he says,
pulling his credit line,
losing his laughter lines.

But Doris,
she is never pleased.
She doesn't just want the moon
but the stars inside
And the gold leaf forks and knives
with matching napkin rings
she wants it all.

Sammy sighs,
he knows to give in
is better
than being alone.
If he was,
he'd probably eat with
silver
and know no such thing as love.