Haiku in Anticipation of Meeting My Son’s Girlfriend
What if she doesn’t like me?
Published in
Apr 9, 2021
Our son, visiting
For the first time in a year
With his new GF.
New to us, that is:
They’ve dated since pre-COVID,
And now we’ll meet her.
Not that I’m anxious,
Just want her to feel welcome —
I think we’re ready.
The house, burnished bright;
The garden, fluffed and weeded;
The car, washed and waxed.
Flowers in their room,
Chocolates on the pillows —
Maybe that’s too much?
I’ve seen her photos —
Lovely, elegant, well-dressed —
My wardrobe looks dull.
There’s only one chance
To make a first impression,
Mother always said.
At this point in life,
I don’t care what people think
But when I do, oy!
An endless drive to
The airport where they’re landing —
I’ve become the child.
