introductions

awkward and usually
uncomfortable
hugs and salutations between
strangers

is this coupling of people a date
or just 2 friends meeting
for the first time

i'm never sure in these
sit-uations

un
certainty
mysterious and elusive

but the evening goes on
and so do the introductions

to:

personalities
views
nature
and self

beauty i never knew existed
amongst the trees and the lakes
that make up the center of this city
this universe

conversation in which I never knew I could engage
amongst the cynicism and insecurity
that make up the center of this mind
this man

comfort and calm i never knew i could feel
amongst the turbulence and inexperience
that make up the center of this existence
this life

burgers and fries
willow trees and mosquito flies
seductive conversing of eyes
and i find myself
at peace
not wanting to say goodbye

alas all great things must come to an end

a lovely early evening in Central Park
a budding friendship
a chance to see you again

certainty
no longer a mystery

as our
introductions
are now a part of history