Living with a man
Should not be so different
From living with a woman.
I’ve been talking with you about this
Asking what you expect.
Tuesday I learned I need to listen and ask.
Women are often much better
Making sure decisions are mutual.
Process is important.
Tuesday you showed me the beginning
Of the love poem you are writing
So heartfelt, so wonderful what you put in words.
A list of personal qualities you find in me
As I find them in you that we hold in common
Making the word love specific.
Today we reach an understanding.
There’s an essential consideration of the other person
That’s the foundation for living together.
