Dearest,

meet me at five o’ clock,
i’ll uncross my legs &
kiss the coffee cup.

indulge me,
not with small talk.

enthrall me,
not with your travels.

amuse me,
not with your ego.

listen, really listen.
speak, really speak.
smile.

meet me at five o’clock,
i’ll pause murakami &
lick the froth.