how the real romantic thinks



flowers
there must always be flowers
buy her flowers
when you love her
but more importantly
buy her flowers
when you don't
wine is essential
always remember the wine
red wine in the fall
spring and summer
demand white
try spanish or italian
but do not forget
the flowers
   
   
marvel at her beauty
and insist knowingly
that her wardrobe
is like jewelry
beautiful
but only an accent
to her natural charms
   
   
open doors for her
always
hold her chair at dinner
do not assume
she needs these things
but rather
that they are gifts
and the pleasure
is in the giving
it is not the kiss 
but the idea




how the real romantic thinks



from



poems for jessica-flynn



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Ottawa, Ontario
1986

 

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