I was confident I knew you
so I gave you the ketchup but
it was clear you wanted mayo.
We both laughed and finished our chips

and then walked to the cinema.
I was confident I knew you
so got two for the romcom but
you stroked the Sly Stallone poster.

I got us a refund and we
went in to Expendables 3.
I was confident I knew you
so slid my hand up your left thigh

but you leaned in to me and said
I’m sorry, I’m in love with Mark.
As a bad guy’s head exploded
I was confident I knew you.

© Carl Burkitt 2015