You have got to do what you got to do for yourself.
Purposely androgynous.
For dating in the 21st century

Maybe it was just some acquaintance,
Or a “Friend” at work.
That put you in this spot,
Now I say your quickness of intellect,
Is the only defense you've got,
To get out of this debacle, and be kind.

You have to work hard your mind,
To try and find some way
To get out and be kind.
Obvious reasons you think of just don’t fill the bill,
Grandmother's dying don't work anymore.
It may take a bit of linguistic skill.
But winning this game is always a thrill.

I have to say no more,
Than you want to get yourself out the door.
Tough call to make,
You could fall out on the floor.
And feign like Scarlett.

Or the friend who calls you in an hour to check,
To say what the heck?
You like this person or you don’t.
You told them to check.

Maybe
You give them more time,
But now something they do or say,
You absolutely abhor.
You look sad and say, “I'm sorry, But I'm tired, and
I am out the door.”

©2015 Walt Hardester