anatomy of a first date
i dissect every word
struggle to make eye contact
long enough
you try to muster up the courage
to hold my hand, my face, my gaze
you look at my lips like they are a prize
you’ve been trying to win and not earn
i let you hold the conversation afterwards
while i daydream about all the possibilities
that were born the moment i saw your face
hopefully you can keep up with my pace
because i know one day we’ll reunite
and this time fate will be on our side