4/22/2008

ordering at IHOP

he wanted to be married
like he wanted an ice cream cone
he wanted to be with me
like he wanted a side of fries
with his Swedish pancakes.

he wanted whatever made him satisfied
but wanted no confusion
between his needs and mine
like a menu at the IHOP
labeled clearly
gratuity already figured.

he wanted a belly full
but no dishes to do
no fussing over the setting of the table
or crumbs on the floor
no manners to mind.

he wanted marriage
like I order cheese on
my cheeseburger
or butter
on my toast
wanted to taste it all
just never foot the bill.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Wonder who inspired this poem?

Don't answer that!