gullpian

a man asked me out for dinner while i was walking by the river. i was humming on the sadest songs i could recall, thought i was in his way as i crossed the cycling lane and excused me twice. he'd only seen me from behind when he stopped me, asking me out for dinner. i wore two plastic rings on my left ring finger, said a was married to a gentleman and had a busy schedule. he was riding his bike slowly aside of me, suggesting i'd give him my number. if we divorce, if i ever get hungry, i said, although i really don't have a phone.

people seem to take it as the worst turn down whenever i utter some honesty. i'd be more troubled for a couple of obvious untruthful statements.