FIRST DATE

the gentleman's dinner

FIRST  FIRST DATE

Upon my extremely irrational decision

to attend the captain’s dinner

my nerves are particularly fretful

I pace the corridors, search my wardrobe

out for a breath of fresh air

I still worry about my judgement

nothing more to mutter

 

Now I must adorn myself

with the loveliest garments I own

along with my finest jewelry

I feel like a teenager on her first date

with nerves at highest tension

silly as it may seem

he is expected at six o’clock

 

I be-deck in a green satin low-neck dress

just below the knee

not to worry, my chest shall be shrouded

with magnificent sea pearls

nay too enticing

black hosiery, with matching heels

wool shawl, supposing we stroll the deck after dinner

 

Well, here we are in the great hall dining room

to shake hands with the captain at any moment

after which we sit at our reserved table for two

with glasses of champagne awaiting our first sip

 

Our dining experience is pleasurable with

goodly conversation

he continues to gaze at my eyes

in between chatter and smiles

 

I must confess tis a bit uncomfortable

all things considered with my soldier’s condition

yet I am not alone

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[Matthew Kult]

Nervously waiting to be swept away. A very cute poem and a fantastic read.

With love,

Matthew

[Betty Hermelee]

It's part of a series i am writing called
"AT Bridges End"....there are many episodes,
another one to come...Thank you for your lovley review!
Warmly B

[peter Charlesworth]

Oh Betty; What a rigmarole to get everything purfkit for diner with the Captain
Personally I would be far happier with newspaper parcel hold battered fish and chips
Eaten with either the supplied disposable wooden fork
Or my fingers
While sitting on a park bench

I am glad that our cruise to Noord Kap and Svzallbard was cancelled
The firm went bankrupt

So we went to Iceland in our camper van

six weeks on the 'route one' road

[Melinda McQueen]

O the excitement of a first date.
You put it into words beautifully,

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a fine review Melinda, much appreciated. This is part of a series called “At Bridges End” a story of love and war and expectations, ….
Warmly, B

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

A poem that conveys a mix of excitement, vulnerability, and anticipation for a special occasion.

[Betty Hermelee]

Indeed! And thank you for your insights, very much appreciated.
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

Well now, Betty, that visual talks quite loudly: - suggests a celebratory feast for which you've dressed to steal a star from the sky! Now then, what comes next? Your fine tale insists on leaving me hungry!

[Betty Hermelee]

Hello Em…we’ll my head’s spinning as to how this will proceed….ideas pop out of my head in all directions!
Thank you dear friend, maybe I have you hooked?
Hugs,
B

[emmajoygreen]

You certainly have me hooked!!! Will be drumming
impatient fingers on the table within days! Happy weekend.

[Betty Hermelee]

Happy back!

[emmajoygreen]

Will check with you later.. is there more? Back imid evening, Betty . Hugs.

[Betty Hermelee]

Not yet, my brain has to start cranking….
Hugs

[DIVYA]

Dear Betty,
After reading about her deep devotion and love for her soldier, this indeed comes as a bit of a blow to my heart. That’s indeed just how a skilled writer and storyteller makes the reader feel. Moving them to emotions, strongly.
I loved your description of her dressing up for the dinner with the captain. Loved the detailing of her dinner attire. Youthful love is so quirky. We never know what’s going on in our hearts and minds and life ahead seems like a glittering ocean filled with magical adventures. Can’t blame her really. I loved this very well constructed chapter and eagerly look forward to more.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Divya.... So happy that you loved the chapter...felt the need for some excitement!!!
Thank you my friend, really appreciate...
Warmly, B

[Lisasview]

Trying to understand what you mean by soldiers condition. Hope there would be authors notes to explain??
loved your words leading up to that line...
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Lisa, this is part of a series of poetic prose and you jumped in right in the middle... it's called "At Bridges End" and there are many poems before this....telling a story of love and war....I know why it doesn't make sense to you...there are 30 pages beginning with of"At Brides End" part 1, part2 and then all titles ...When you have some time, please enjoy the
series...to give you some sense of it; two people deeply in love and engaged with different expectations of each other; he is away at war (world war 1) and gets wounded.)...all of it told by the woman... her reactions, must go see him in London.. and on the ship to see him.....that's all I can reveal.....at the moment....Many have followed it from the beginning....it's short poetry

[Betty Hermelee]

each "chapter is short....thanks for reading it, sorry it didn't make sense...
Warmly, B

[light and ashes]

Nice write................
maybe the "jitters" are something we never out grow.

[Betty Hermelee]

Especially in this case...Thank you for your review..
Warmly, B

[FGFRANKLIN]

The continuing saga of the traveling love affair. Are you going to put all these together in a book? Nicely done.

[Betty Hermelee]

thank you for reviewing F.G; not sure where its' going yet, appreciate
Warmly, B