I Came To Accept The Invitation Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

What does one do when found attractive?
Available AND dateless.
With a presentation that begs for attention.
And the ease of it makes one suspicious.

'Have we met before?
You look awefully familiar.'

~I was thinking the same thing about you.
And you do.~

'Are you in the neighborhood?
I mean...
Do you live here in it? '

~I could if those needs were met.~

'What kind of...
Needs.
If you don't mind me asking? '

~I was hoping you would...
Ask.~

'Who sent you here?
And don't laugh.'

~My heart.
And my willingness to listen,
Finally.~

'Why are you licking your lips? '

~I'm beginning to notice,
We both want to grope! ~

'And that was the first time done,
Ever looking into someone's eyes.'

~I am not surprised by that at all!
I came to accept the invitation.~