1776. Being Me

I decided
To come
As myself
Rather than
Anybody
Else


About Women

1775. Wonders of San Francisco

I saw
A dog
Wearing
Sneakers
On Market
Street
Now
My day's
Complete
I've seen
Everything


Life in San Francisco

1777. Tell Me

Tell me
Who you
Want me
To be
And I'll
Try
To be
She


Dating, About Women

1778. What Life Deals You

If you break
My heart
You become
A part
Of my life's
Deck of cards


Dating, San Francisco

1773. Imagination Key

To me
Imagination
Is the key
To interesting
Living
...and to enjoying
The every day
Fully


Life in San Francisco

1772. Never Assume

I said, "hi,"
To your
Neighbor,
And he
Glowered
At me.
How
Unfriendly!
Don't
Take it
Personally,
My brother
Told me.
He's hard
Of hearing.


Long Relationships

1769. Intrinsic Attraction

When we first met,
I thought you were
A hottie.
I didn't know a thing
About your fame, career,
Reputation or money
And had not Googled
Your name.
I liked you:
The handsome, fit,
Unassuming,
Polite and quiet,
Self-restrained,
Self-aware,
Shy and intelligent,
Potentially affectionate,
And strong but gentle man.
It's the intrinsic parts
I found attractive.
On our first date
You used interview
Techniques and tactics
As a personal shield
Or self-protection reflex
So you could determine
Whether to take
Any risk at all.
You shared
As much of yourself
As you could
While trying
To protect your
Golden heart.
No matter your
Past experience,
Even now that
We've parted,
Rest assured
I'll never take
Or ask for anything
From you.
Thanks for being
My muse.


Dating