(or How to Ensure There is No Second Date)
We had a lovely night
Dinner, drinks
And long talks on every subject
Until midnight surprised us
And we said our good-nights
And kissed our good-byes
When I woke the next morning
I found that I had left my mind
Running in Full Chatter Mode
And it was having
A conversation with you
On how I’ve always wondered
about those store-bought
Chocolate chip cookies
That stay suspiciously soft and chewy
Much longer than they probably should
But I still love them
It would seem that
Hours later
Asleep and alone
My subconscious wasn’t finished
Letting you know about all the things
That I find curious
For the record
I had no idea my subconscious
Was still quietly processing
The mystery of those cookies
But it appears to think
I should tell you everything
So, I wanted you to know
I really enjoyed our evening
And if you woke up thinking
Of chocolate chip cookies
That’s probably why.
So,
dinner next Tuesday?
Ken Owen
Van Niddy Press June 2018
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