fare thee well

we split the check,

not because

we'll never see each other again,

but just for a change

of pace.

i tire of seeing the cobwebs

on so many purses,

rarely opened on a 

meet up date.

it's the black box in

a plane.

so in a huff she finds

her credit card and pays

for her meal

her drink

her valet parking

and i do the same.

we shake hands and say

good luck, take care,

best wishes,

and adios

my two hour friend.

it's been real.