DinnerDate Bronson

I often think that
millions of people have nothing to say
including myself

Until I am with that Howard girl
chewing lettuce
across from me

her erudite monologues on
race
abortion
politics
reality television
in the candlelight

the accusatory tone
the loud body language

and instead of trying to get a word in
I continue nodding

tell her she's wonderful and very smart

She smiles to herself
pokes her fork in her salad
and
I look at the waitress's ass