40. THE RESTAURANT A romantic evening in mid-February,
In a restaurant with an open menu card laying in front of us,
It’s been a long time since we’ve left the house, hasn’t it?
I’m sorry,
Let me make it up to you.
I know you can afford it all by yourself too but,
I feel generous tonight.
Go through the menu,
Order whatever you’re in the mood for.
Tell me what you want as I relay your order,
Two bowls of Vichyssoise,
A plate of lamb salad with Fregola,
Followed by a smoked duck, your favorite.
Of course we’ll need a bottle of the finest white wine to wash it all down with.
I hope it doesn’t take long,
I’m famished.
Oh, don’t worry,
I’ll keep my phone away.
You’ll have my undivided attention tonight.
Everything else can wait.
I take your hand that’s lying outstretched o
