A poem written quickly in response to her challenge. Hopefully it suits. The title will probably change.
On Any Night
I listened to you all night
when we met
telling stories under
cheap paper party lanterns
and drinking red wine
when you spoke you looked
into my eyes too long so
I bent my head back
to the underbelly of the leaves
smiling so you’d know
that my heart was racing
when you kissed the corner
of my lips and touched my neck
I looked at you and moved
away towards the house
filled another red plastic cup and
took it into the bathroom
with a word to the hostess
not to worry, I sat down
on the tub and thought
my mind rushed forward, easy
I could see us together
for a time and you know
it would be so good
I tipped the wine into the sink
because it takes some time
some practice but
I’ve learned that running
means never having to say
I love you
