THE PROPOSAL
To be male,
particularly male,
Large, sure, dominant.
To be female,
particularly female,
Resigned, tired, needing.
To make commitment,
particularly for a lifetime,
Honest, scared, true?
To be together,
particularly tonight,
No, maybe tomorrow.
To be tomorrow,
particularly together,
No, maybe next week.
To be me,
particularly now,
is how
I will stay,
To be me, single and free.
