I was real
nervous talking
on the phone

luckily
the pretty neighbor
came out
and I stared at her behind
to calm down

I’d like to introduce
myself to her
but I’m really anxious about it
I’d have to do it
from behind

Image Credit:Lauren Richmond
Daniel J. Flore III

Daniel J. Flore III’s poems have appeared in many publications.  His fifth poetry book, WRITTEN IN THE DUST ON THE CEILING FAN, can be found here.