Choices

The moment I saw you
I could not decide…

…if I wanted to seduce you
and spend the night moving to music,
swaying to song, and swilling swagger
for the custom of the courtship.

…if I wanted to buy you a drink,
whisper sweet nothings in your ear,
and flirt with you all evening
beneath intimate bar lights.

…if I wanted to tell you
all the things you made me feel,
hoping that my honesty
might move you to tears.

…if I wanted to tell you
all the things I wanted to do to you
and wait with a knowing grin
for your blooming blush.

…so I walked up, offered my hand,
and told you my name.