Sugar does not crave more sugar

and vinegar does not crave more acidity. 

Sugar craves water, and heat. 

It longs to be a syrup–smooth, sticky, and sweet. 

As vinegar I crave a sexy bicarbonate. 

Some cute little NaHCO3 

with pretty lips and reckless curves

her composition poured into mine to create effervescent intellect. 

I want to win the Science Fair with her  

not go home in her fucking pocket. 

I want my sharp edges to snag on her cashmere charm, 

and when I tear it

she'll take it off and slip on another.