A Chinese Meal In Sevenoaks

Watching your eyes watching her lips,
(Seeking hints; constructing love tips),
Wondering if what he now sees
Is a true love or just Chinese.

Can he be allowed to doubt, though,
What with never knowing love so
Passionate and total in its
Care? He recomposes frayed wits,

Takes a detached interest in his
Lemon chicken, other dishes
On the table growing colder;
Feeling frighteningly older.

2000-08-03