They met at a place and time of her choosing.
He had planned an earlier reservation,
But the timing had not worked out.
He was famished and thirsty in a way he
Could not remember being in at least
Five years or longer. She recommended
Something tender to the touch and
Pleasing on the palate. At his first taste
He could not believe that anything so
Beautiful had ever existed, let alone be
Delicious. As he slowly savored her twin
Recommendations, she mentioned that
She could not believe how long he had
Been without fine dining. She mused
That he seemed to know what to order and
What was on the menu. They rested
Between courses and talked about the
Timing, realizing that what was on the
Menu that night, was probably not on the
Menu earlier. They both agreed that timing
Was everything. As the evening progressed
They each savored flavors seldom seen and
Even more rarely, enjoyed. As the courses
Unfolded he heard her say just how much she
Loved this meal, a feeling that he wanted to
Share almost since the moment they arrived.
Knowing that it was all about timing, the
Next day he made a standing reservation hoping
That she found the meal so pleasing that she
Never wanted to go anywhere else with anyone
Else. Ever. Again.