Raw red rhubarb stalks
It was either in a text or maybe one of our phone talks
She said, you ever do online dating? I learned a thing or two
Then she began to talk about eating raw red rhubarb stalks
She said, you know if nothing clicks, it can be really awkward too
Cause you can’t make me hear the words that shouldn’t exist
Do you think your words create an autonomous amorous reaction?
There’s no way you can possibly feel the magic of an actual tryst
No, you can’t guarantee this maiden rendezvous ends in attraction
No, you can’t, I had to sheepishly admit that this was true
Nobody can wave a wand, hell a genie can’t even provide
What it takes to fall in love, to form one heartbeat from two
Yes, she was smart, not just pretty, from this I couldn’t hide
So, I endeavored on my mission and put the whole notion aside
Time for my Bluetooth headphones and one of my afternoon walks
But still I couldn’t help thinking to myself as I took another stride
Of her million-dollar sunshine smile, and those raw red rhubarb stalks
Tim Windisch
7/17/2016
