the red flag

don't ever call me Kathy,

or Kat,

or Kitten,

she told me

on the first date.

my name is Kathleen.

and i come

from a long line

of Kathleens.

so please, if you're

going to say my name,

say it correctly.

i raise my hand

towards the waiter,

finishing my one

drink.

check please.