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Blind date | Poetry

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, February 13, 2019

by Colleen James

The small talk

Grew ever smaller

Even after pouring the wine

How can I end this politely

But nothing came to mind

Wait …

Did I just hear the word DOG?

Reassessment

Seemed in order

I held forth my glass

As I mused

Perhaps there’s hope

After all …