First date in decades,
First date with COVID’s shadow,
Months of wondering led to
A freezing winter night, al fresco.
First date in decades,
Beneath the pandemic’s watchful glow,
Cheerful me, blushing you,
Cut short, but warm texts flow.
First date in decades,
As COVID’s whispers slow,
“Sleep tight, my sweetheart,”
Nevermore to be alone in the snow.
