Missed Connection(s)

TARGET 15TH ST AND BELL

To the beautiful tan-faced woman who was passing out pamphlets in front of Target. You were lovely and well-informed about the Israeli-Palestinain conflict. I lost your flyer, but you have my credit card information. Charge me!

LOOKING AT YOU LOOKING AT ME

To the lovely girl watching me from the pecan tree in my yard. I was getting out of the shower and toweling off when I noticed you. Your binoculars magnified your eyes which were a simmering blue sea. I know you ran the moment I saw you, but I’d like to think you remembered you had a doctor’s appointment, or Mom called and she locked herself out again. I left my number in the woodpecker’s den. I don’t care if you want to talk or stalk. I’d like you in my life — even if I don’t know about it.