Daver Austin Poet Tanka

First Date

FIRST DATE

oh wow!
she’s prettier than i thought
dressed to kill
i suddenly look like a tramp
smell like one too

not sure
whether or not to hold hands
neither is she
but at last it’s done
a wet    clammy experience

troubled
about the good night kiss
my first date
oh hell    take a shot
they say eskimos do it that way too

saying goodnight
this urgent call to nature
wouldn’t you know it
sphinx like the whole date
she suddenly wants to talk                   
Dave Austin

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Poet Destroyer A September 3, 2015 at 12:56 PM first dates are always pulling at nerves, a fun read:)

Elaine George August 21, 2015 at 12:17 AM I love your sense of humor my friend. Yes! you captured that awkward moment just the way I remember it. lol.

Andrea Dietrich August 18, 2015 at 4:25 PM oh my... AW KWARD!!! Hey, DAver, you wrote this on the 16th? That was joe's and my 40th anniversary!! How interesting you posted a first date poem on that day of importance for me!! I met my hubbie around this date as well and we married a whole year later. Daver Austin August 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM Happy belated 40th I wrote these a long time ago and am just getting around to posting. Love, Dave

Nette Onclaud August 18, 2015 at 11:15 AM the nervous, awkward moment of a first date.. we've all been there, dave... enjoyed your trip down memory lane... splendid piece..huggs

Jan Allison August 16, 2015 at 10:01 AM First dates are never an easy experience Dave - great imagery in your poem:-) hugs jan xx