first date

ecstatic dream of cosmic cool
cut into the flesh of the world
crazysexycool
(Yeah, TLC. Got a problem? Te futate.)
catching my hand,
matching my stride,
snatching my glance
smirklaughblush
strength to show weakness
without being weakened
jump the railing, jump the moon,
cast aweigh the luftballoon,
for now i know (the proper response)
twirlitytwirltwirltwirl
kisses that taste
of lips and teeth and a hint of tonic
talllongcurvysoft
emerald's sparkle, not its shade
(more along the lines of jade)
staresmilewink
don't say beautiful
don't say beautiful
don't say?
          BEAUTIFUL.
eek! begetsbiliousblushes
good time had by all
short time had by all
heart? check! not lost, nor given;
too quick, too soon, heart has learned
patienceprudencepropriety
not lost, nor given -- too quick, too soon --
but stands ajar, and in accord: "again, and soon."