I Don't

Then you are open to a suitor but you're not interested in what appears the norm of modern dating. Most suitors realize that relationships aren't tv perfect and that burps exist both ends, the right ones see it as life. we intentions of sharing life you will see and hear more than a burp. There's always two ways of looking at being late. We use to get a little tic at friends for being late when we wanted to go to the swap meet or anywhere that required getting up early. But we asked ourself if we was being selfish, possibly subconsciously seeking an excuse to remain alone. We began sleeping over with them or them sleeping over with us the night before, this way we got up at the same time. You don't have to sleep in the same bed, or you could simply call them and say you're up and getting ready. A truly great relationship starts with sharing those yard sales, swap meets, messy breakfast sandwich and coffee over current events and a little personal history. Just as there are things that makes a complete person, there are also things to make a complete relationship and with every couple it's different. There is a promise of three steps for each one of yours, that's if you try. Love is indeed a beautiful thing, hahaha, or in our case a dang good understanding    

Dear ML,

I enjoyed this write immensely. Humorous, truthful, stalwart and so enviable. I really appreciated staying true to self and no more dating. What. A. Chore. I wish you all the best in the comp. Great piece. H🌷

good luck in the competition
did laugh a burp scenario
but there's the dreaded fart
or the laugh that sounds like chalk s reeching on a blackboard

Thanks for stopping by, everyone-- sometimes joking about questioning oneself, is needed!

Dear M.L.,
I like your poem. It is very sincere, but its tone is sad. It's not mere carelessness.
You said dating may hurt. Could you tell me what kind of hurt?
Your brother is on his fourth marriage. Of course civil marriage l think. Does he have children?

Respect for a classic burb, that's a good partner who acknowledges and finds humor in them.  You know what cones next ...

Great write Lisa

BIG LOUD LIKE

Thanks Gary--  dating past the college years, is just too scary & too much work for me lol

Brilliant poem.
Very well written and enjoyable to read from beginning to end.
Solitude and loneliness are not the same.
But dating doesn't need to equal scary either.
Your poem makes me wonder
what would dating look like, if it was on your terms?