Jonathan Berger's Poetry: Poem of the Day
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There's something strange going on tonight
like my luck's in turnaround.
To meet an honest-to-god vision
like yourself
one who's willing to talk with me
sit with me
smile with me…
It's too good to be true
literally.

Who put you up to this?
My boss?
Is this April Fools?
Am I on Candid Camera?

It is just unbelievable to think such good could happen to one so bad.
I have never won the lottery
not prayed to a higher power since the ‘84 Mets.
To be with you is too perfect
too fine.
No good can come of this.
It's too good to be true.

Did my friends pay you to be seen with me?
To sleep with me?
Is that what this is about?
You can tell me. I won't be mad.
I just need to know the truth:
Why would you ever be here with me?