BLIND DATES

A couple of years ago, a friend referred me to helium.com, a writing website.  I have enjoyed it, partly because one also has to rate submissions by fellow writers and it is a stimulus to  write on topics you might not necessarily have chosen otherwise.  One such topic was on dating services - I have never used one and, since I'm now into my sixth decade, I find it highly unlikely that I ever will. I did write this verse, however.  REMEMBER, it is purely fiction.  Any resemblance to me is purely coincidental!

Blind Dates

For years, I haven't had a date,
Nor has it felt dismaying,
My friends are always nagging,
"Time's running out," they're saying.

I think my life is very full,
I travel, read, and write,
And never feel I'm lonely,
When I go to bed at night.

But just to humor all my friends,
I joined a dating service,
And several times a week, I got,
All gussied up and nervous!

I met all sorts of different men,
None got a second date,
I'm sure they felt the same as me,
I'm not their perfect mate!

Carmen Henesy

2-17-08

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