You: humorous and good-humored, maybe even goofy at times. Me: a bit witty, easily amused, sometimes even silly. You: smarter than the average bear. Me: can outwit park rangers. You: communicative and literate--you can put not just one but several sentences together, and you enjoy doing so (show me that you know how to use a semicolon, and I might get weak at the knees...). Me: have a way with words myself. You: make me say "Aw, how sweet!" now and then. Me: very appreciative of sweetness--and also quite capable of it. You: delight in touching and being touched. Me: an affectionate, gentle toucher who enjoys the sensuous same. You: considerate and aware of your effect on others. Me: aim always for the golden rule. You: playful and at least a little literary. Me: fond of interplay, byplay, playing and plays in the theater. You: my height or taller. Me: love to look up to you, figuratively as much as literally.

Us: such a happy couple, laughing and touching and smiling at each other!



Quest

And did I overwhelm, sir
by looking in your eyes
by listening so closely
by seeing past your face?
And are you running scared, sir
of all that we might be
of everything I hold for you
of places we might go?
And are there words to soothe, sir
to show you who you see
to let the future just unfold
to tell you "Here I am"?

My idea of the perfect first date: So much laughter that we leave with our cheeks hurting! A good meal at a nice restaurant makes a fine complement to that, as does a mutual attraction that extends to more than the physical. And any date that includes BOTH sets of eyes lighting up when we see the other person is a great one...