just once

mention to me
this book or
that, this song,
or melody that
you love, a movie
that you've seen,
a poem you may
have read or
written, a prayer
you just had
answered, and
i'll listen.
speak clearly with
passion about
something other
than others, or
rumor, or scandal,
or dirt from
over the back
yard fence. surprise
me with integrity,
dignity and
class. just once.
is that too much
to ask.