A Wigwam for a Goose's Bridle

Would you

let me take you out?

I thought

maybe I could buy you a coffee

in a quaint little cafe,

one with comfortable seats

and maybe a view.

Iced coffee, and even cake,

if you’d like. 

No need to get dressed up – 

though obviously you could if you wanted –

but I guess what I’m saying is

I want this to be comfortable

and safe

and you don’t need to impress me

because I’m already impressed

by you

but also because impressing me

is not a prerequisite

to receive my love and attention. 

I thought we could chat. 

Bring a journal and your favourite pen.

We can talk about anything you like,

I just want to be with you

and show you a good time.

I’d like to pay you compliments – 

genuine compliments – 

tell you all the things I love and admire about you.

We could keep it

light and positive

if that’s what you need right now.

But also,

I’m here if you need to talk.

No topic is off bounds,

and we can approach it together

with compassion

and love. 

So what do you say, date?