a first date. Rushing to

finalize a restaurant, the right mix 

of easygoing and classy, not unlike my outfit.

The same denim skirt because it never fails 

and he’s never seen it before in any case.

A daze of excitement and panic even though 

I have plenty of time, but

what if the train runs late, 

what if it rains 

what if I forget his name

what if the food isn’t great,

what if he’s lame,

what if I say too much

what if he does the same?