We’re watching this show
where people fall in love in pods
and wondering if we’d choose each other.

Let me put it this way:
The first time you say hello
I want your mischief.

Tell me about your plans,
spreadsheets, savings accounts.
I like a man who thinks ahead.

You’re a teacher?
Author? Athlete? Father?
Is there anything you can’t do?

You have a lot of energy.
You deep clean on occasion.
You lie you’ll learn to love the dogs.

I make you laugh and swear
I’ll try to do it again.
You make me laugh and I need you.

Let’s talk about snacks,
baby. You like a boxed brownie
and I like to eat the edges.

Say my name. Ask the question.
Watch it back later and know
for me, it was always you.