The first time we met
we talked for a long time,
much longer than we should have.
I got to know a lot about you then
but I didn’t actually get to know you.

The second time we talked wasn’t as long.
We made up for that with quality of words.
I got to know the shape of your body,
you kept yourself covered, letting me touch you,
leaving a lot for my imagination to dream up.

Things got interesting with the third meeting.
You let me inside just a little bit
let me sleep in your bed
let me touch your skin
where you wordlessly promised so much more.

Then we really started our courtship,
setting aside pockets of time for talking.
One by one, you started revealing secrets,
telling me what the story should be.
I listened.

I’ve yet to learn you completely,
but I’m not deterred by your remaining mysteries
and my efforts at our relationship
keep reaping their rewards.
I’m so much closer to your essence now.

Soon i will propose.
When that day eventually comes
the people will see all that I see in you.
We’ll be married then, married forever,
married to success and all the fruits it will bring.