the inquisition

before we make love with

the lights dimmed,

the candles lit,

the wine poured.

the music on.

she says

tell me about yourself.

really, i say out loud.

right now?

what?

i just need to know a little

bit more about you.

who you are, what makes

you you.

what makes you tick.

i sigh. okay.

what?

what do you want to know.

where were you born.

i tell her.

where did you go to school

i tell her.

how many brothers and sisters

do you have?

i tell her.

tell me about your parents.

i tell her that too.

what's your favorite color?

blue.

what about your last

relationship.

i turn the light on.

is that the last question, please

tell me that it is,

because if not

i think we're through.