Love Shorts 1-4

Part 1.

They met at 1pm

Outside the Blue Sun café

It was overcast

And the café wasn’t blue

They ordered two skinny latte’s

To take away

There was silence and nerves

They crossed the road to the beach

Sat on a bench sipping their drinks

The sky was simmering with anger

This was a sign

That this date was a bad idea

Then the rain came down

They said farewell with a wave.

Part 2.

A ginger haired girl

Met a curly haired boy

They admired each other’s manes

Shiny and styled

They both smiled

Dress was casual but neat

It was a good start to the day

They wandered into the woods

Found a quiet spot

They had sex, got dressed

And laughed about the adventure

And how it started

With a like on Facebook

And ended with a 7 out of 10 on Tinder.

Part 3.

It was rare

To witness such an event

Two elderly folk holding hands

As they shuffled in synch

It was sweet and refreshing

It’s been a long time

Since they were last out

They put their arms around each other

They seemed so happy

I wonder what they talk about

Given all the years behind them

They were full of grace

With smiles on their face

Till death to they depart

They only met each other yesterday

If only the young

Could practise such an art.

Part 4.

No need for real names

No detailed history

Just an adventure

Covered in mystery

Laugh at the rumours

Scorn those who are prying

Kid yourself its true love

As you hear yourself sighing

It’s just a game without any rules

An ephemeral escapade

For misguided fools

Now that its over

No guilt was wrought

Both sighed with relief

That they never got caught.

©JMN 2023