i take myself out to dinner
to a place i know i like
because i made sure to
write the name down
i’ll be 5 minutes early
maybe bring flowers if
the right kind is in bloom
just to see myself smile
and i’ll wear my nicest boots
a button-up with the
least amount of paint
and blood on it
clean-shaven, i’ll pull
out my own chair
order my favorite shitty
light beer and even
splurge on dessert
i’ll make sure i know
that i am wanted
that i am worthy
that i am loved
loved
loved