Serial Lover Poem by Celia AmanteaSchulz

Well what do you say to the woman
You meet for the first time that your recent affair partner is interested in.

'He's a good guy.' I say. Is this reassurance that he isn't a bad guy? What makes a guy good?
You are pretty sure he isn't a serial killer. At least not in the years you've known him.

'He's lived in the city for for 28 years...it's a good sign he stays out of trouble, right? '

'Oh! What kind of trouble? '

'Any kind you don't want! '

'Well I don't know about that! ...maybe I should give you my number! '

Now what? He's a nice guy but now I'm shedding big doubt? What is wrong with me?

I can't be honest.

They say to you... never let it be known
That an ounce of jealousy should
Poison your tongue
Be you speak to a potential
Victim...oh did I say victim?

I guess I did

But someone needs to take care of this man...and better her than
Myself!

He IS a serial killer! He will kill you with his love!

'He needs someone', I say..
you see what happens when I don't think before I speak....Does that make someone sound like a lost puppy?

I don't think anything I could have said or not

...will make any difference

Once he has her.

She will be hooked
....and he knows that. No matter what he says or I say...it is her fate.