When she remembers visiting Dad in his high-rise building each holidays, she thinks about how walking down Adelaide Terrace felt like walking through a canyon; how she was small anyway, but felt ... [+]
After a lifetime of writing technical non-fiction, Alex is fulfilling her dream of being a poet. This poem was inspired by her sister's long search for the perfect match. Alex Grehy's poem, "Would Like to Meet (WLTM)," was originally published in Short Édition’s August '19 Rendez-Vous.
What can you do When your mother states "You're on the shelf, Past your sell-by-date"? Say, "Gee Mom, thanks, But I'm happy as me." She sighs, teary eyed. You give in; say, "We'll see." How about a night on the town? High heels and fizz; buy a new gown Sore head, sore feet, Call a taxi, sit down. How about a dating app? Personal profile to complete, Tell a few fibs, a makeover too "Is that really me?" No! Press "delete." How about a lonely-hearts ad? A dollar a word, "reduced to clear," Just the place for a bargain date, Simple, anonymous, not too dear. "Single lady, loves cats,WL